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 International Leeds Hardship Fund (ILHF) is a university funded scheme for EU and International students/PGRs who are facing genuine or unexpected financial hardship and who do not have alternative sources of financial support.

Leeds University Union – Emergency Hardship Fund

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