Financial support

The Student Finance and Funding Advisers, based in Support and Advisory Services, are available if you find yourself in financial difficulty. 

They are able to offer advice and guidance on financial matters, including how to put together a budget for your studies. 

They administer a number of funds including the Principal's loan fund and Access to Learning fund. They  can also help you  look for outside funding from charities or organisations that are able to distribute money to students.  You can contact the advisers by emailing financialadvice|.

Royal Holloway can provide loans of up to £500 if you end up in short term financial difficulty and to assist in cash flow problems. This may include a late student loan payment,  delayed funds from parents or postponed money from abroad.

It is an interest-free loan which is repaid by an agreed date.

(Please note, loans usually take a minimum of 3 working days to be credited to the students bank account)

The Access to Learning |fund is a discretionary fund from the government to help UK students with additional financial need. If you've already received your maximum entitlement of student loan, you may be eligible for help.

Applications will be considered throughout the academic year while funds are still available. Priority is given to mature students, those with childcare costs, disabled students and those from a low income background.

Many of you will take a part-time job to boost your finances while at university, whether it's to pay your way through your degree or for unexpected occasions.

It also enhances your CV ready for when you graduate. Royal Holloway offers a number of vacancies to students on campus and also works with local employers to ensure you're aware of the jobs available.

We recommend students work no more than 20 hours per week so this doesn't interfere with their studies and also gives them time to socialise.