Financial Hardship

Not got enough money? Use this list of contacts to find out who can help.

External Help

The Student Loans Company

Administers government-funded loans to UK undergraduate students
www.slc.co.uk

Career Development Loans

Loans available to individuals undertaking professional courses of up to two years
www.lifelonglearning.co.uk

Department for Education and Skills (DfES)

Government department responsible for education policies
www.dfes.gov.uk

StudentUK

Advice for students on all aspects of personal finance
www.studentuk.com/Advice/money.asp

National Debt Online

Free confidential independent advice on how best to cope with debt.
www.nationaldebtline.co.uk

UK Online

Access to government infomation and services online
www.ukonline.gov.uk

Student Money

Including an interative tool to work out loan repayments, interactive budget planner, etc.
www.studentmoney.org

Student Support Direct

LEA contacts list (A-Z) and new Student Support procedures
www.studentsupportdirect.co.uk

Teacher Training Agency

Information on the financial support available to students on teacher training courses
www.canteach.gov.uk/teaching/support.htm

Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs)

Department for Education and Skills guide to DSAs
www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport/student_disabled.cfm

Skill: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities

Information for disabled students on benefits and funding entitlements
www.skill.org.uk

Student Disability Assistance Fund

From the BAHSHE (British Association of Health Services in Higher Education). Funds are £500 maximum and are given students who do not qualify for the Disabled Students' Allowance.
www.bahshe.demon.co.uk