The University of West London

Check what types of funding are available to you:

undergraduate students
postgraduate students

Alternatively you can download the appropriate funding guide below:

• Undergraduate students full-time (pdf, 55.1 kb)
• Undergraduate students part-time and distance learning (pdf, 50.7 kb)
• Students with dependants or disabilities (pdf, 51.7 kb)
• Students on NHS courses (pdf, 37.8 kb)
• Postgraduate students (pdf, 124 kb)
• Additional sources (pdf, 39.2 kb)

The One Stop Shop administer and advise on the following funding:

Student loans

Full-time and part-time undergraduate students may be eligible for a student loan. More information on the funding arrangements for students starting an undergraduate course is available at our undergraduate - help with funding page.


University Bursary 2011

A student loan package could include a Tuition Fee Loan, a Maintenance Loan (living costs) and a Maintenance Grant (non-repayable amount for those on a lower income). Those in receipt of a Maintenance Grant may also be eligible for the University Bursary, so long as they and their parents/sponsors have given consent to share their information with us on their Student Finance application. Letters will be sent out after December to confirm eligibility and payment dates. For more information about this and other entry year criteria for the Bursary, see the undergraduate - help with funding page.


Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

For more information on DSA please see our Disability Support page.


Higher Education (H.E.)

Access to Learning Fund (ALF)

Applications for 2011-12 are now open until 22nd June 2012. ALF is a discretionary fund, provided to the University of West London by the government, to help 'home' full-time and part-time undergraduate, postgraduate and NHS students access and remain in higher education. The purpose of the fund is to support vulnerable students by:

• helping those who need additional financial support to meet certain costs not covered by statutory funding
• helping students in financial hardship
• providing emergency payment for unexpected financial crises
• assisting students who may otherwise have to leave university as a result of financial difficulties

For more information on ALF or to apply you can download/read/print the forms below. Alternatively you can contact or visit the One Stop Shop in person.
Please note the application process is in depth, all applicants must read the guidance notes before submitting an application to avoid unnecessary delay.

• Application guidance notes (pdf, 191 kb)
• Application checklist (pdf, 150 kb)
• Application form (pdf, 223 kb)
• Bank details form (pdf, 63.1 kb)
• Childcare costs form (pdf, 70.4 kb)

Further Education (FE)

16-18 Bursary and 19+ Discretionary Support

FE level students (HE begins at level 4) can apply for one of two funds for financial hardship, based on their circumstances. These are the 16-18 Bursaries and the 19+ Discretionary Learner's. The following guidance will help you understand your entitlement better and to fill in the form correctly.

• Application guidance notes (pdf, 104 kb)
• Application form (pdf, 119 kb)