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Applicants must be:

• be currently enrolledÌý
• be attending university in the UKÌý
• be paying full tuition fees directly to the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ for the current academic yearÌý
• not have Writing Up, Nominal Roll, or Submitted statusÌý

Applicants must be able to evidence:Ìý

• sufficient financial provision for the academic year was in place at the start of the year
• an unexpected change of circumstance occurred through no fault of their own since the start of the academic yearÌý
• financial hardship is presentÌýÌý

An unexpected change of circumstance is typically recognised as:ÌýÌý

• loss of wages from regular employmentÌý
• an evidencable, sustained decrease in family supportÌý
• unavoidable costs related to medical issuesÌý
• loss of funds from a non-investment scamÌý

We do not recognise exchange rate fluctuations or cost of living increases as unexpected changes of circumstance.Ìý

If you’re unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria for the Self-funded Student Support Fund, please book an appointment or email us at stufunds@soton.ac.uk.Ìý

Applications for the 2026/27 Self-funded Student Support Fund will open Monday 25 January 2027 09:00AM. We will not accept applications before this date.Ìý

On average the form takes approximately 20 minutes to complete, depending on your situation. Once an application is received, an advisor will be in touch within 10 working days with either an assessment update or outcome.Ìý

We can help with the completion of the application form if you have questions or require additional support. Please book an appointment or email us at stufunds@soton.ac.uk. The are also able to help with completion of the application form and how to gather the appropriate documentation.

The fund has no right of appeal. The basis of the fund is for students to have made provision and to clearly evidence an unexpected change of circumstance and financial difficulty.Ìý

Successful applicants may receive a one-time award of up to £360 to allow time to explore alternative funding options or have funding return to normal levels.ÌýÌýÌý

Awards are paid directly into the account the University holds for you. Please make sure these details are up to date. To check what details we hold, you will need to access . Click on Personal Information, then ‘Update Payment Details.’Ìý

´¡·É²¹°ù»å²õ do not cover and cannot be used toward: tuition fees, resit fees, visas and associated costs, or support for family or friends (only for the individual student).  If you are struggling to pay your tuition fees, please contact the Student Hub, studenthub@soton.ac.uk, to discuss a payment plan.Ìý

Applications are reviewed in line with Student Support Fund guidelines. Awards are discretionary, and we cannot guarantee one will be granted.ÌýÌý

If you have any other questions about eligibility, the application form, or the assessment process, please feel free to book an appointment or email us at stufunds@soton.ac.uk.Ìý