Applicant Day Travel Expenses

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Claim between £10 and £30 depending on the distance you are travelling (not means-tested).

We know that rising costs are affecting lots of people at the moment, so we’re offering a contribution towards your travel costs if you are attending an Applicant Day.

We also offer a travel bursary to support individuals who have specific characteristics typically underrepresented in HE.

Support available

We are able to provide a contribution of either £10, £20 or £30 towards your travel costs, depending on the distance you are travelling to the Applicant Day.

Are you eligible?

Individuals are eligible for the travel expenses to one Applicant Day (for 2024 offer holders) at any of the following locations:

Chester sites:

  • 14th February
  • 9th March
  • 10th April
  • 15th May

University Centre Warrington:

  • 13th March
  • 8th May

University Centre Birkenhead:

  • 26th February
  • 9th May

University Centre Shrewsbury:

  • 19th March
  • 23rd May

Individuals are not able to claim travel expenses under this scheme if they have also applied for the means-tested Visit Us travel bursary of up to £100.

You must have attended the Applicant Day and checked in at the registration point on the day of the event in order to qualify for this scheme. Applications will be accepted up to one month from the date of the Applicant Day.

What is available?

The contribution towards your travel costs will be calculated at the following rates, based on the distance (as the crow flies) from your home address to the University site at which you register for the Applicant Day. Please note that a distance calculator will be used to confirm the amount to be paid.

  • Up to 20 miles: £10
  • 20 – 49 miles: £20
  • 50 miles plus: £30

How to apply

Please complete the Applicant Day Travel Expenses Claim Form and email it to visitus@chester.ac.uk.

Payment will be made by BACS transfer. We endeavour to make payment within six weeks of receiving your claim form.

If you have any queries about the scheme, please contact visitus@chester.ac.uk.