Student Support

Financial Support

dBs Institute is dedicated to helping students get the most from their time here. We know finances can get complicated and that financial pressures can arise at any time. Whether you're planning ahead or need urgent help, here's what support is available to you. For a more in-depth conversation, get in touch with our Student Support team.

Available Support

Financial support options

Emergency

Emergency Loan

A short-term, interest-free loan for students facing temporary cash-flow difficulty. Funds are paid directly to the service you need the funds for e.g. your landlord, transport provider, or other service, not to you personally.

Repaid via payment plan once your Student Finance or other funding arrives.

Hardship

University Hardship Fund

Means-tested financial assistance for full or part-time students experiencing serious hardship that could prevent them from continuing their studies. Early applications are encouraged.

To be eligible, you'll need to have accessed your maximum student loan and grant entitlement, and student interest-free banking facilities.

Bursary

Care Leavers Bursary

For students who are estranged from parents or guardians and studying without a family support network. If you have care leaver status, you may be eligible for a £2,000 bursary per year.

You may also wish to visit Stand Alone, a charity offering guidance for estranged students.

standalone.org.uk →

Student Support Team

How Student Support can help you

From sorting your Student Finance to managing unexpected costs, here's what our Student Support team can help you with.

Help you apply for Student Finance
Work out what you’re eligible for and ensure you receive your full entitlements
Explore emergency support if you’re in financial difficulty or facing cash-flow issues
Help you build a budget and understand your income and outgoings
Contact Student Finance on your behalf (with your permission)
Refer you to specialist agencies for more in-depth debt support