Supporting our Students During COVID-19

"I am doing very well. The additional payments have helped me a lot. My financial situation is one less thing I need to worry about. I was very unsure on how I would be able to cope as finding a job during the summer months would prove to be difficult. However, I am now able to pay bills, buy food and other necessities which I need. I am extremely grateful and couldn't thank the extra support enough."

"Thank you so much for all the help you have given me. You have made life for me so much easier, I appreciate everything you have done so much! You have been so helpful!"

"I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all the help I have received. The bursaries and additional funds have allowed me to save a deposit for somewhere to rent as I’m moving soon to start my new career. This has meant I have not had to worry about homelessness after university finished, which for me was a massive, massive worry."

"Swansea University has helped me out tremendously when I received the financial help via the grant. At a time when I was struggling the most, I've been awarded extra funds which have eased a lot of mental stress as I won't have to face the usual daily struggle to support myself financially, The extra money has allowed me to focus on other issues I'm experiencing during a tough time in my life."

"I am a second-year Human & Health student writing to thank all those who were kind enough to help support me financially during a difficult time. I am an estranged, independent student, as a result, I often find it very distressing to handle all my finances, and bills. The contribution I was given was an enormous help to me, not only financially but also mentally, as It took away the enormous panic and burden I was facing when hopelessly trying to figure out how I was going to pay my essential bills.

This summer, I would have undertaken part-time employment in order to become more financially stable during my time in university, although due to lockdown and being surrounded by vulnerable individuals I have been unable to do so. In addition, I don’t have any relatives that I can turn to, to ask for financial support. This left me extremely worried about how I was going to manage. I would just like to show an upmost appreciation as the overwhelming support I have received has given me the ability to pay for my essentials."

"I just wanted to write a massive thank you to everyone in Money advice at the singleton campus. I was shocked to find that I would receive an award from Swansea University of £500 to assist with costs over the summer break. This has helped me so much, I was able to use this to help with all the costs that come with being a mum and it just made things a little easier."