Financial Support
Worries over money and finance shouldn’t stop you from coming to College or University. We have options available to help support those that may find it more difficult to cover the costs of participating in education.
If you need help or advice, please get in touch with our Student Services Finance team, call 0151 353 4444 or email student.finance@hughbaird.ac.uk.
Finance Wallet
Our Finance Wallet package is designed to assist those students who may find it more challenging to cover the costs associated with their education.
Depending on your circumstances, we can help you use our Finance Wallet package to build and access personalised financial support tailored to you.
Your Travel
Don’t let travel be a barrier to your success. The Your Travel option will help you get to any of our campuses by using public transport options, such as bus or train.
If you don't live near a train or bus route, you may be able to receive a contribution towards your travel costs.
Your Meals
For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we’ve got you covered. The Your Meals option will provide you with money towards the cost of your meals at our on-campus outlets during your study with us.
Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, so we make sure every single student can enjoy a free one – every day! Arrive at College before your classes start and head to one of our eating outlets. It’ll help you get focused and start your day perfectly.
Your Kit
We understand that having the right tools and resources is important for your success. We collaborate closely with your course department to ensure you have access to everything you need, such as tools, equipment and uniforms.
The Your Kit option usually covers 100% of the cost.
Your Childcare
If you’re a parent, you shouldn’t let the thought of childcare put you off from coming to College. We understand balancing family responsibilities and studies can be challenging, so we have the Your Childcare option.
For students aged 20 and over, we can cover some childcare costs, ensuring you can focus on your academic journey without financial stress. If you’re under 20, we also have tailored support options available to assist you in managing childcare expenses.
How to Apply
Our Student Finance team will guide you through the Finance Wallet application process. If you’re on campus, you can visit them at the Balliol building reception, or you can call 0151 353 4444 or email student.finance@hughbaird.ac.uk for assistance. To login to the PayMyStudent portal, tap this link: https://hughbaird.paymystudent.com/portal/.
_We encourage you to apply to access the Finance Wallet as soon as possible, as funds are allocated on a first-come, firstserved basis and is subject to available funds, terms, conditions and eligibility. Please read the Learner Support Fund Policy here. _
Aged 19 or over? There may be additional support you can access. Find out more here.
Contact our Student Finance team
Tuition Fee Loans
You don’t need to pay for your tuition fees up front - Tuition Fee Loans cover university or college tuition fees and are paid direct to the university or college, by Student Finance England. They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn.
For more information, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance
For more help and advice about Tuition Fee Loans, visit the UCAS Student Finance website.
Maintenance Loans
When you’re studying at our University Centre, you might find you need extra help with money for day-to-day living costs, accommodation, food or course materials. Maintenance loans are usually paid in three instalments, directly into your bank account. (For full time students only).
For up to date information, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance
For information about how and when to apply, tap here.
Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs)
These allowances provide extra financial help for disabled students. They are paid on top of standard student finance packages and are not dependent on income, nor do they have to be repaid. You may get DSAs if you have a disability, ongoing health condition, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
For more information, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance
Moving On Scholarship
To support students who may not otherwise progress to a Full Honours degree, we will allocate a limited number of awards for 2nd year students from our Foundation Degree programmes who have been accepted for a full time Top-up year at the Hugh Baird University Centre.
Further information will be provided at enrolment for eligible students.
Additional Support Fund
Occasionally you might be really struggling with money, and our other schemes may not be able to help. You can submit an appeal to the Head of Student Services, who’ll review your situation and may be able to offer up to £150 to help you out when you really need it.
EU Student Finance
If you’re not normally resident in the UK, or are an EU national or non-UK national, please be aware that student finance has changed since Brexit. If you already have settled status or leave to remain the changes may affect your loan application, or you may need to provide extra evidence.
Contact our Student Finance team
