Funding and Advice Team
Whether you are thinking about studying and want to know more about funding options, or are a current student who needs help to manage your money, we offer something for everyone.
The Funding and Advice Team are here to help you throughout your University journey. Whether you are thinking about studying and want to know more about funding options, or are a current student who needs help to manage your money, we offer something for everyone.
Welcome to 2021-22
We have a lot of information to welcome you to UWS and help get you off to the best start possible. This includes a lot of information about student funding. Check it out via the Student Information Portal, which should be your first port of call as you get into the swing of University life.
The team can help you:
- Understand the statutory funding that may be available to help you meet the cost of your studies
- Research alternative styles of funding such as trusts, scholarships etc.
- Understand how being a student can impact your entitlement to benefits
- Identify any additional funding you may be eligible to apply for, including childcare and discretionary funds
- Make the most of your money with money management tools and resources
Web Resources
You can browse through a wealth of online information at your leisure by using our web resources. Use the links in the section above or visit www.uws.ac.uk/money-fees-funding as your starting point. From here you will find everything you need to know about funding and money while studying.
Email Guidance
You can email the team at fundingadvice@uws.ac.uk with any questions you might have. We aim to respond within 5 working days but can often do so much more quickly. Please bear in mind that it might take us time to carefully research and respond to complex enquiries.
DROP INS
We offer a drop in service at peak times of the year which allows students to meet with an adviser to discuss quick questions, without having to pre-book and attend an appointment. Drop ins offer a great opportunity to get quick advice or information, but are not appropriate if you would rather discuss something in a confidential setting, or something that is more in depth.
Drop ins will be available on a virtual basis via Microsoft Teams with no need need to pre-book. Please note that they are operated on a first come, first served basis so you may need to wait your turn.
Drop ins are via Microsoft Teams, and we do encourage you to use your camera, but you do not have to. We're happy to help whether we can see your face or not.
These are currently available on Wednesdays from 12-12:30pm, and you can find details and joining instructions, in our events calendar available here.
Appointments
If you would like to see an Adviser one-to-one in a confidential setting, you can pre-book an appointment through The Hub. Appointments usually last 30 minutes and offer dedicated time to discuss your situation in more detail.
An Adviser may request that you book an appointment if you have emailed us or attended a drop in but they feel your situation would be best supported through one-to-one, confidential support.
Appointments are available virtually via Microsoft Teams. You do not have to use your camera. We're happy to help whether we can see your face or not.
If you would prefer to book a telephone or face to face appointment, let us know and we will do what we can to arrange this with you.
If you have booked a Microsoft Teams or telephone appointment, we will phone you at the designated time so please remember to be properly logged in and/or keep your line clear. If we don't reach you, we will try a couple of times within the appointment slot so you do not need to try and contact us or The Hub - it is best to keep your line clear. If you miss us completely, you may re-book another appointment.
Last updated: 24/09/2021