Emergency Funding ITT Course

Hi,

I'm currently studying for my PGCE and really struggling financially. I live with my parents in Leicester, however Uni is in Nottingham, I am on placement at the moment in Coventry and my next placement is in Derby!

My commute to Derby will be 70 miles daily and currently roadworks and traffic are a huge issue in the East Mids. Although I don't have an issue with getting up early I am very concerned with getting home late and having a horrific amount of work to do, so much so that I am considering temporarily renting a one bed flat with my boyfriend.

The issue of course is money. As a Design and Technology teacher I am unfortunately the only year that is not entitled to a bursary (it has been reinstated for next year!) and am 1 year below the threshold for being considered a mature student (I am 25 in January). Does anyone know how I can get emergency, interest free money, or will they even consider me if I am living at home at the moment? My parents cannot afford to help.

Desperate