Summer Support Fund*

Well, summer is finally here and that’s good news for some, but for others it may be difficult to think about enjoying your break or relaxing due to money worries. The UEL Money Matters team has set up a fund to assist those students unable to work due to certain criteria, called the Summer Support Fund. There is a page about this fund on the UEL Website:

http://www.uel.ac.uk/studentlife/moneymatters/supportfund.htm

As you will see from the webpage, there are very specific criteria for receiving this fund (which is a non-repayable grant), however, you only need to fit one of these conditions: if you are a single parent, then you may qualify for this grant; if you have a permanent or debilitating medical condition or disability that prevents your from working, then you may also be eligible; if you are on a compulsory unpaid integral work placement during the summer break. Please note that you also have to be a full time, home (i.e. have a British passport or indefinite leave to remain )student and must be returning to study at UEL (i.e. coming back in September – so if you are a final year student you cannot qualify).

The distribution of this limited fund is dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you think you qualify and could do with the money, please get on with downloading your application form from the above link. The deadline for submitting your application is the 19^th June, so don’t delay! Remember, time is money!

* Disclaimer: blogger is a student at UEL and is not a qualified money adviser. Please go to www.uel.ac.uk/smart for full details of the above fund