Estranged Students’ Bursary*
The Estranged Student Bursary is available to all eligible ‘home’ students, studying full time and part time on taught undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. We offer an Estranged Student Bursary in each year of study to undergraduate students, which is split into 2 payments each academic year. For full time postgraduate students, a one-off payment is available. Part-time students will receive a pro-rata payment.
Postgraduate, PhD students and students completing a second degree (including GEM and PGCE) may be eligible to receive discretionary additional support or a Postgraduate bursary. Please get in touch for more information.
*Terms and conditions apply. Any provided figures are accurate to enrolment 2025/26. Please be aware that bursary levels may be subject to change based on demand.
Welcome Pack
We understand that you may not have all the basic necessities needed to move into your new accommodation. If you are worried about the cost of purchasing items such as bedding and kitchen essentials, please get in touch.
Laptop Loan
If you find yourself without a laptop and need to borrow one while you consider your options to source a new one, we have a small supply of laptops for loan and may be able to help. Please get in touch if you feel you need to loan a laptop.
Money Management & Budgeting Sessions
Student Loans are paid in three instalments. As a student this may be the first time you have had to handle such large amounts of money. To help you do this successfully, the Money Advice Team are on hand to provide advice and guidance on budgeting.
Priority Access to Hardship Funds
As a student known to Participation, you have priority access to the Swansea University Opportunity Award. This award is in place to help students who have faced unforeseen financial difficulties. There is no guarantee of an award from the fund, however if granted, it does not have to be repaid.
Year Round University Accommodation
Swansea University can guarantee you 365 days a year University accommodation on campus including Christmas, Easter and summer holidays providing that you apply early enough. These applications open in early April, and we will be in touch with students to let them know of this. Alternatively, we will also help you to find private accommodation in the local area should you need assistance.
Library Support
As a Care Leaver person, you have access to a named contact through the Library Plus team who can provide support services. For more information, please visit the page.
Career Boost Placements and Workshops
Swansea University offers a Career Boost service to eligible students who meet relevant criteria. The service allows students to gain relevant work experience opportunities, receive career coaching, and build networks through activities and events tailored to your goals.
Discover SVS and Swansea Employability Academy
If you are seeking volunteering opportunities or employability and careers advice, we can support you in making connections with Discovery SVS and Swansea Employability Academy.
Access to the Student Ambassador Scheme
As a student, you can apply to become a Student Ambassador. We’ll notify you when applications are open and are happy to help with completing an application and preparing for an interview.
