57 Virtual Brochure – February 2024 free Wi-Fi and access points within campus and at some external locations 5) Affordable food on campus - Subsidised bus travel 6) Free access to period products 7) Free TV and Film via Box of Broadcasts 8) Free laptop loans • This institution has a Student Hardship Fund web page which includes information on eligibility, the application process, timescales and how the funds will be paid. This institution does not provide a list on the web page of the types of supporting documentary evidence that may be required. Students are signposted to the Blackbullion money management website to complete a budgeting module. • This University has revised its Exceptional Circumstances process, which now allows students to access a seven-calendar day extension to coursework up to three times per semester. No evidence is required for students to access this, and it is in place to ensure students have the flexibility to balance study with other commitments, such as paid work. • The University is increasing the level of stipend payments as part of its own scholarship programme by 10% and topping up the level of scholarship payments made by third-party scholarship funders by an additional 10% or up to the UKRI stipend level of £17,668. Institution D • This institution has a dedicated web page for cost-of-living support. There is clear signposting to mental health and well-being support on the cost-of-living web page. There is also signposting to further support and extra financial support including emergency loans, grants, budgeting guidance and signposting to the food bank. • This University provides clear guidance on eligibility and how applications are assessed, clear information on how long the application will take to complete, a document/evidence checklist is provided prior to application so that students are clear on what documentation is required. • There is a step-by-step guidance document on completing the application and an email address for the funding team should further support be required with the application. • There is clear information on processing timescales, when payment will be received and how students will be notified.
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