ALF will close to new applications on 6th December 2024

Spring ALF will open on 20th January 2025.

The Access to Learning Fund is available to UK 'Home' fee paying students. You can make one application for support in each academic year as long as you are registered and you meet the eligibility criteria set out for the main Access to Learning Fund, given on the Information Sheet.  

Overseas and EU (other than UK) students are not eligible to apply.        

The main purpose of the fund is to support students who are experiencing unexpected or unavoidable financial hardship in order to enable them to cover essential day-to-day expenses and successfully complete their studies.

Funds are limited and should not be considered as a guaranteed source of income. Applications are assessed according to the criteria set out in the guidance sheet. All awards are at the discretion of the University.

Applications are made via Blackbullion.  If this is your first application, you will need to create an account on Blackbullion, using your University of Kent email address.

For any further queries, please contact Student Services via studentwelfare@kent.ac.uk . 

If you have difficulties in completing the application or require money advice, please contact Kent Students’ Union at advice@kent.ac.uk

Decisions will normally be made within 10 working days from the date of application if all required documents have been received.  If further documentation is requested the decision will be made within 10 working days from when the last required document was received. 

A student who has not been successful in their application and who believes that an error has been made in the assessment of their situation can appeal by emailing StudentServicesFinance@kent.ac.uk. Appeals cannot be submitted against the amount awarded.