Discretionary Funding
Access to Learning Fund (ALF)
ALF is paid by the Government to Goldsmiths to help Home students facing financial difficulties that may affect their studies. All applications are treated confidentially, and awards are usually in the form of a grant, so you won’t have to pay the money back. The fund is discretionary, and decisions are usually made based on the information provided in your application form. ALF is intended to help with living costs, and not tuition fees. If you are eligible for a student loan you must have taken out the maximum amount before an application to the Fund can be considered. As a guide, assistance has previously been given for the following reasons:
- To help with childcare costs for those who do not receive help through the Student Support Childcare Grant
- To help with equipment and other costs arising from a specific learning difficulty or disability
- To help with high accommodation or travel costs
- To students unable to take out a student loan because of age restrictions
- To self-funded students
- To students who entered higher education from care.
You can apply only once in the academic year. If however your circumstances change, you may request a re-assessment which will have to be supported with documentary evidence confirming any changes.
How to Apply
You can download the forms below:
or visit the Student Centre – RHB 117 in person to collect an ALF application pack.
Deadline for Applying:
Friday 15 June 2012 at 4pm
Completed forms and documentary evidence should be returned to the Student Funding Team, Student Centre, RHB 117.