Accommodation Bursary for undergraduate study at the University of Manchester

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

United Kingdom · Manchester

Target level

Bachelor’s

Fields of study

All fields

Other conditions

• You must have been assessed for fee status as a 'home' student.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Have been assessed for fee status as a 'home' student
• Your household income must be £43,000 per annum or less, as assessed by your regional student funding authority.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Have a household income of £43,000 per annum or less, as assessed by your regional student funding authority
• You must have applied to study an undergraduate degree at The University of Manchester starting in the year you apply for this bursary.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Have applied to study an undergraduate degree at The University of Manchester starting in the year you apply for this bursary
• You must have submitted an application to your regional student funding authority (Student Finance England, Wales, Northern Ireland, or Scotland), had a full household income assessment and consented to share your student finance information with the University.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Have submitted an application to your regional student funding authority (Student Finance England, Wales, Northern Ireland, or Scotland), had a full household income assessment and consented to share your student finance information with the University
• You must have applied for accommodation and selected one (or more) of the eligible halls as your first choice.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Have applied for accommodation and selected one (or more) of the eligible halls as your first choice
• You must have selected The University of Manchester as your firm choice by the closing date of this application in order to be shortlisted.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Have selected The University of Manchester as your firm choice by the closing date of this application in order to be shortlisted.
• Priority will be given to students who are care leavers or care-experienced, estranged/independent, young carers, refugees or asylum seekers, have a disability, or are from a military family; and to socio-economic and higher education progression factors.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Priority will be given to students who:

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Partly paid

Housing

Dates

Applications open

1 March 2027 at 00:00 GMT, time zone not specified

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

1. 1
   Step 1: Complete the application form for the Accommodation Bursary.

   With whom

   You (the applicant)

2. 2
   Step 2: Provide evidence for each eligibility and priority criterion you meet.

   With whom

   You (the applicant)

   Documents to provide

   • If you are care experienced: a letter from your local authority or social worker confirming your time in care
   • If you are estranged from your parents: a letter from a professional confirming your estrangement
   • If you are a young carer: evidence such as a young carer assessment, carer card/passport, or a letter from a professional
   • If you are a refugee or asylum seeker: evidence of your immigration status
   • If you have a disability: a letter showing your personal independence payment or a letter from your school
   • If you are from a military family: a letter evidencing this

Where to apply