The University of Southampton offers a range of additional funding to enhance your University experience and support you throughout your time here. Keep an eye on this page for details of the funds as they open.
The University is providing a discretionary grant to help students who are unable to access the technology they need to successfully engage with their course.
Eligibility criteria
Currently enrolled and attending University and one or more of the following:
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Criteria | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Household income of £42,600 | Evidenced by your most recent Student Finance assessment (BM5/BM6 students in year 5 or 6 may be eligible based on their last assessment); supporting documentation not required, but household income must have been shared with the University prior to your Technology Grant application |
| Care leaver/Estranged student | Evidenced by receipt of the Care leaver/Estranged student bursary; supporting documentation not required |
| Young Carer | Evidenced by a letter of support from a young carer’s project/school or college/appropriate profession or receipt of Carer’s Allowance |
| Universal Credit recipient | Evidenced by your most recent UC statement |
| Student Support Fund recipient during the 2021/22 or 2022/23 academic year (excluding awards made for funding delays) | Supporting documentation not required |
Students who are in receipt of the £200 Disability Support Allowance are not eligible for the Technology Grant if they have previously received funding for computer equipment through DSA but should speak with the Disability & Inclusion Team about their technology needs.
If you do not meet the eligibility criteria but are struggling financially, you may want to consider applying to the Student Support Fund for cost of living support.
Set contribution
You may request one or more items of hardware or software in your application. The Technology Fund provides a set contribution towards each item with a maximum award of £300. Funds are limited, so please think carefully about which item(s) is a priority and also consider fixing your existing equipment, which might be possible at a local repair cafe.
Laptop/Desktop (incl iPads): £200
Monitor: £75
Headphones: £50
Mouse: £20
Keyboard: £20
Internet access equipment: £50
Software (course-related and unavailable from University): £100
Miscellaneous hardware: up to £21
Application process
If you meet the eligibility criteria, please complete the application form. Supporting documentation may be required. Priority will be given to those students who have not previously received an Online Learning Grant.
You will receive an outcome within 10 working days of submitting your information.
All awards are made at the discretion of the University. If successful, you may be required to provide receipts for the items you requested. If your application is unsuccessful, the outcome may not be appealed; however you would be eligible to apply to the Student Support Fund.
The University is providing a discretionary grant to help students with health costs, which cannot be reasonably addressed by the NHS or University health services, and are necessary to engage with their course.
Eligibility criteria
Currently enrolled (if you are suspended due to illness, you may still be eligible) and one or more of the following:
| Criteria | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Household income of £42,600 | Evidenced by your most recent Student Finance assessment (BM5/BM6 students in year 5 or 6 may be eligible based on their last assessment; supporting documentation not required, but household income must have been shared with the University prior to your Health & Wellbeing Fund application |
| Care leaver/Estranged student | Evidenced by receipt of the Care leaver/Estranged student bursary; supporting documentation not required |
| Young Carer | Evidenced by a letter of support from a young carer’s project/school or college/appropriate profession or receipt of Carer’s Allowance |
| Universal Credit recipient | Evidenced by your most recent UC statement |
| Student Support Fund recipient during the 2021/22 or 2022/23 academic year (excluding awards made for funding delays) | Supporting documentation not required |
| Disability Support Allowance recipient | Evidenced by your most recent entitlement letter |
| Parent or carer with a household income of below £42600 (support provided for heating only) | Evidenced by Child Benefit entitlement letter or entry on bank statement. Household income must have been shared with the University prior to your Health & Wellbeing Fund application |
| A recognised disability which is impacted by the cold (support provided for heating only) | Documentary evidence |
If you do not meet the eligibility criteria but are struggling financially, you may want to consider applying to the Student Support Fund for cost of living support as this is a much more comprehensive assessment which looks over the whole academic year.
Set contribution
You may request one of the following in your application. If you have additional Health & Wellbeing needs, you may be able to make another application later in the year depending on Fund availability. If you have multiple health needs, it may be more beneficial to apply to the Student Support Fund, so an advisor can review your circumstances in full.
Dentistry: up to £215
Medical costs: up to £500
Glasses: £100
Therapy: We will fund up to a maximum of 6 sessions at £75 (£450 in total). Students must meet at least one of the above criteria and have engaged with the University Wellbeing team prior to applying.
Heating: £234 (limited to students with a recognised disability which requires additional heating, parents and carers as described above)
Medical evidence/Doctor's letter - cost as stated by GP
Application process
If you meet the eligibility criteria, please complete the application form. Supporting documentation may be required. Funding is limited; if we are oversubscribed, then we will prioritise based on individual need.
You will receive an outcome within 10 working days of submitting your information.
All awards are made at the discretion of the University. If successful, you may be required to provide receipts for the item you requested. If your application is unsuccessful, the outcome may not be appealed; however you would be eligible to apply to the Student Support Fund.
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