Hardship Fund – ISEF - Post-Triage
International Students' Emergency Fund
Post-Triage Information
The International Students' Emergency Fund (ISEF) is a fund of last resort intended to provide discretionary help to you if you are an international or EU student in a situation of unexpected short-term emergency which has caused you difficulty in meeting your essential living costs (e.g. food).
How do I apply?
Your invitation to apply to the ISEF is only valid for 4 weeks from the day you receive this via email. Any submissions made after this 4-week deadline will be rejected as you must attend another triage meeting. If you are a final year student, then your date of submission must not be within 5 weeks of your course end date.
Applications to the ISEF are made via an online form. You will need to be logged into your University account whilst completing the form to be able to submit. You will be able to save the application and return to it at a later date if required.
How do I submit my evidence?
When you complete your online application you need to upload your evidence at the end of the form.
There is a list of possible evidence needed at the end of the application form. However, if you want to prepare these beforehand then please visit our Evidence ChecklistLink opens in a new window webpage for a comprehensive list. In addition, at your Triage appointment, the Student Funding Adviser may ask you to provide evidence about your specific circumstances which isn't on the the Evidence ChecklistLink opens in a new window.
If you pay for childcare or have a partner you will also need to submit a Childcare Information FormLink opens in a new window or Partner Information FormLink opens in a new window
If you struggle to upload your evidence to your online application or want to submit evidence at a later date you can send it via email to .
Use the buttons below to select the correct application form for your circumstances:
Further Questions
Who should I contact if I have any questions?
If you have any questions related to the ISEF or Student Funding in general, please do not hesitate to contact Student Funding Support:
- Email:
- Telephone: 024 7615 0096
You can also view our ISEF Guidance Notes 2025-26 for further information.