Higher Education Financial Hardship Assistance

Financial assistance may be available to help students due to financial hardship. Levels of support vary on individual circumstances and each application is individually assessed. Assistance is not an entitlement and is subject to the availability of funds.

To apply for support through the Higher Education Hardship Fund, you will need to complete and submit an application form (which are available in hard copy from Student Finance office or by using the hyperlinks below) to Student Finance, along with evidence of income or any benefits received.

Higher Education Hardship Fund

Hardship Fund applications for academic year 2023/24


Hardship Fund applications for academic year 2023/2024 will be available from 18th September 2023

If you require the application form in a different format, please contact bursaries@writtle.ac.uk - 01245 424200

Hardship Fund Application Form

Application Form 2023-24

Hardship Fund Application Guidance Notes

Application Guidance Notes 2023-24

DSA Contribution

Application Form 2023-24


Any queries should be directed to: bursaries@writtle.ac.uk