Emergency Loans 2011/12

This facility is available if there has been a delay in the first instalment payment of Student Finance England funding and is designed to help with day-to-day living costs.

  • Students can apply for an Emergency Loan of £35 or £70* per week up to a maximum 4 week period.
    *The higher rate of £70 applies to students:
    - with a spouse or partner
    - with children
    - living independently
  • Repayment of the loan must be made on receipt of the first instalment of Student Finance England maintenance Loan.

How to apply

Students must apply in person to:

Student Support Fund Office
The Gateway
1st Floor, Edinburgh Building
City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD


Short-term Loans

Students who cannot access a student loan from Student Finance England because they are in default of a previous student loan may be eligible to apply for a discretionary short-term loan to help repay the outstanding loan arrears. 

How to apply

  • Students should make an appointment with a Student Financial Adviser based within:

    Student Support Services
    The Gateway 
    1st Floor, Edinburgh Building
    City Campus
    Chester Road
    Sunderland
    SR1 3SD
    Tel: 0191 5152933 to make an appointment

 

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