Application for Assistance with Child Care Costs from the International Hardship Fund 2011/2012

The International Hardship Fund is a very limited fund, which has been set up with funds donated by alumni and friends of the University to support students at Bristol. A very small percentage of this fund is set aside to assist international students with childcare costs each year. Application forms are available from the Student Funding Office. The closing date for application is Friday 16 December 2011 for the 2011/12 academic year.

Once all applications have been received by 16^th December , the very limited funds will be shared amongst applicants dependant on need. There is no guarantee of an award.  Students will be informed of the outcome of their application by the end of January 2012.

Students seeking help must demonstrate that they had made adequate arrangements to support themselves and pay their tuition and accommodation fees, as well as living costs, prior to commencing their programme of study.

Child care payments will not normally be paid where a partner is available to provide child care.

Students will be required to provide written evidence of their child care costs from their child care provider(s) for the 2011/12 academic year.

Who can apply?

Eligible students must be:

• registered with the University of Bristol
• classed as an EU or international student
• a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student
• have started their programme of study with sufficient funds to cover tuition fees and living costs
• have exhausted all other sources of funding.

How can you apply?

Students will need to complete and return an application form to the Student Funding Office, together with photocopies of relevant documentation. Students who live with a partner, will also need to provide their partner’s financial details. Incomplete applications will delay the assessment of an application.

How are applications assessed?

Applications will be considered on an individual basis, by a panel.

Students will receive a notification letter explaining the outcome of their application.

Who do you need to contact?

Undergraduate students should contact Sally Addison with any queries or questions regarding the International Hardship Fund.