Application – Travelling Support Fund

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Opens mid-September 23 and closes mid-July 24

Before completing the form, please read the Financial Support Policy published on the MRC website.

If you require clarification or any assistance, please contact the MRC Finance Department: hardshipfund@mrcollege.ac.uk

Please note:

  • Your application will not proceed until all parts of the form are complete, and all the necessary documentary evidence is received.
  • Please make sure the form is signed and dated
  • The application will be assessed within 10 working days from applying (subject to all documents submitted on time enabling assessment).
  • Your application will be considered in the strictest confidence, and you will be notified of the outcome via an e-mail or text.

General Information:

  • There is no guarantee the money in the fund will last for the whole academic year.
  • MRC Travelling Support Fund may not be able to financially support every application received and may be unable to meet all of the costs you are applying for.

Standard awards:

Standard awards can help to meet general costs associated with travelling costs for students whose loan payments are delayed and who are able to demonstrate that they experience financial difficulty and do not have means to arrive at the college.

The fund is not for

  • Meeting the tuition fee costs
  • Maintaining student’s lifecycle
  • Those showing gambling/ betting habits
  • Those showing excessive spending

Non-Standard awards:

Emergencies, e.g. travel costs for family illness, bereavement etc. may be considered.

Payment of awards:

The amount paid will be based on funds available and the number of qualifying applicants

Students in receipt of state benefits:

Any awards may have implications for the students’ entitlement to Welfare Benefits. Students who receive help from the MRC fund can request the College a document of award confirmation to present to their local Jobcentre Plus/Housing Benefit office if required.

How to Appeal:

If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your application, there are two stages of recourse available to you – review and appeal. For more information about this, please read the relevant sections of the Financial Support Policy, available on the College website

ESD: Date of Receipt:

MRC Travelling Support Fund

  • Read the Financial Support Policy available on the College website before completing this form
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered
  • Attach copies of all relevant supporting documents / evidence (see checklist page )
  • Answer all questions, by printing clearly and by ticking the appropriate boxes
  • Please return your completed form to: hardshipfund@mrcollege.ac.uk

Mont Rose College of Management &Sciences, IG2 6NQ or call: 0208 5565009 for assistance.