The University of Bristol administers the distribution of these funds, provided by Central Government. The national framework is described in the DFEE pages on Access arrangements .
Awards are available to full and part time, home undergraduate and postgraduate students only .
Each institution is required to set its own criteria in accordance with Terms and Conditions, set by the Higher Education Funding Council. Hardship Funds are intended to encourage students who might otherwise be deterred from entering higher education, or assist where students, for whatever reasons, including disabilities, might have difficulties in meeting their living costs. An additional sum will be set aside to provide assistance with costs arising from child care . A separate form is available upon request. Applicants continuing in full-time employment are unlikely to be successful.