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Hardship Funds

Being stuck in debt or facing financial difficulties is a worrying experience for anyone, but there is help available, including financial support.

Registered students and PGRs at the University of Leeds who are facing genuine or unexpected financial hardship can apply for help towards the payment of essential living costs.

Leeds Hardship Fund

The Leeds Hardship Fund (LHF) is a university funded scheme for UK students and PGRs who are facing genuine or unexpected financial hardship to help towards the payment of essential living costs.

International Leeds Hardship Fund

The primary purpose of the International Leeds Hardship Fund (ILHF) is to assist students facing particular financial hardship to continue to participate in Higher Education and reach a successful outcome and completion of the academic year.

Leeds University Union – Emergency Hardship Fund

The Leeds University Union operates an emergency hardship fund to assist students who are in immediate financial hardship. 

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