At UAL, there is a wide range of financial support to help you navigate university life.
Our Student Advice Service is here to provide money advice, including:
- How to apply for student finance and additional funding.
- Debt advice and support with debt negotiation.
- Applying for state benefits and any issues related to your application.
- Money management and budgeting.
Financial support
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Yifan Yang, 2021 Graduate Diploma Textile Design, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL
UAL Hardship fund
Learn about our fund for students whose families have an income under £45,000.
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Ella d'Aguilar, 2020 BA Fashion Styling and Production, London College of Fashion, UAL
UAL bursaries
Read about our bursaries for undergraduate students with full state funding support.
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Interview with Teshome Samuel image by Alys Tomlinson
Scholarships
Search through all our scholarships by subject, course level and more.
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Ellen Russell, 2021 BA Textile Design, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Ellen Russell
International students and money
Find out what you'll need to pay as an international student and how to get support.
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Image courtesy of UAL
Disability and dyslexia funding
See the funding available for students with dyslexia and disabilities.
Help with the cost of living
The rising cost of living is putting financial pressure on everyone. We're providing extra support to students this year, including:
- more money for funding scholarships and schemes
- free period products
- reducing course material costs
- setting up warm spaces
- lowering food costs.
Managing your money
Money management is key to making smart decisions when it comes to saving and spending.
Check out our resources and advice, or get in touch with the Student Advice Service:
- See if you’re eligible for council tax student exemption
- Make the most of our IT software and discounts,
- Find online budget calculators to help boost your money saving skills.
- Check if your bank has budgeting tools as part of its mobile app.
Making money
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Illustration by Gracie Dahl
Find a job
Get full-time, part-time, freelance or temporary work.
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Image by Gracie Dahl
Careers support
Find out how to make a living doing what you love.
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Gracie Dahl, Image by Gracie Dahl
Careers resources
From career guides to CV and interview advice.
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Image by Tasia Graham
Opportunities for underrepresented students
Learn how our Creative Shift programme can kick start your career.
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Mathushaa Sagthidas, (2020) BA (Hons) Photography, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL. Photographer: Alys Tomlinson.
International students' work options
Check out our careers support before and after you graduate.
More support
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© Alys Tomlinson, Zoe Zanon Rives in the studio. MA Fashion: Buying and Merchandising. London College of Fashion. UAL.
Fees and funding
Get guidance on fees and more funding opportunities.
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Accommodation
Find student accommodation options and advice.
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© Alys Tomlinson, Emanuela Ogunji working in the Studio, BA (Hons) Fine Art, Chelsea College of Arts.
Wellbeing
Activities, resources and support to help keep you healthy.