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Where can I apply for help to cover travel expenses

Travel expenses are working out more that I expected, up to £60 per week.
I am in receipt of maintenance loan/grant and have a part time job but my total expenses are not being covered. I also have a dependent.

Any suggestions?

Reply 1

WeirdLittleO

You could try looking into an access to learning fund at your university. They will look at your circumstances and see if you qualify for some extra financial help. Ask in your students' union or student services :smile:

Reply 2

placenta medicae talpae

So what are these travel expenses for?
Just the daily commute to university?

Reply 3

balotelli12

Why did you choose to live so far away?

Reply 4

Tiger Rag

If it's the daily commute to uni, you won't be able to claim them back. Your student grant and loan are there to cover the costs you have as a student.

Reply 5

Fluffer

Original post by balotelli12

Why did you choose to live so far away?

Good question. I live in the family home and although my course is run by the local uni, it's at one of the campuses outside my home town. I particularly wanted this course but didn't expect I'd have to travel 3 times a week.