Cost of living Support

At Chester, we’re determined to help our students with any financial issues they may be facing. Studying at university is an investment in your future and we want to make it as accessible to as many people as possible, so here’s what we’re doing to help.

Financial Support

Bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries you may be eligible for that can help support you through your studies including bursaries for students studying Foundation Years and those coming from lower household incomes, as well as those who are care experienced, estranged from their families, have caring responsibilities, or are members of the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman and Boater communities.

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Earn While You Learn

There are lots of ways that you can make some extra money alongside your studies. Getting a part-time job is also a great way to meet new people and gain new skills. Our Careers and Employability team can help you find local part-time work alongside your studies, while our UniJob service offers paid part-time roles working at the University.

Student Support Fund

We provide the Student Support Fund to eligible students who are having financial difficulties. The fund is administered by the Your Money Team and awards are given to students facing financial difficulties and are non-repayable.

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Student Support

Our Student Support team are on hand to provide assistance with any student wellbeing issues. If you are a student with special circumstances, you can discuss your financial arrangements with our Wellbeing and Mental Health team and our advisers may be able to suggest ways you can get financial help. 

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The Student Support Podcast

Listen to part one of The Student Support Podcast's Money Saving Tips. This conversation contains practical advice that will help you manage your money more effectively while still enjoying your student experience to the fullest. Join us as we delve into tips on: healthcare, subscriptions, cooking and student discounts to make every pound count. This episode a must-listen for every student striving to make the most of their financial resources.

Help on and around campus

Your Money Team

The Your Money Team are part of Student Services and are on hand to help with financial concerns. As part of their service, they run a regular Your Money Pop-Up where you can have a chat with one of our friendly Student Money Advisers. This is a great opportunity to get your money-related questions answered and learn about how to manage your finances going forward.

Free Loan Equipment

We have a range of computers available and laptops you can loan across our sites for free, as well as access to thousands of books, e-books and e-journals.

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Catering Initiatives

There are also lots of ways to save money at our sites via our catering initiatives. For the 23/24 academic year, we’ll be offering hot Value Meals for less than £3, alongside our free Too Good to Throw meals which will be served on a first come, first served basis from 2pm.