Hardship Fund – WHF - Evidence Checklist

All Students

• Photo of your Warwick ID card (this must be in date).
• Rent contract/ mortgage statement (not required for on-campus accommodation).

• Bank statements, for all accounts held, that cover the full 3 months before the date you submit your application.

  • For example, if you submit your application on the 15th October we would need statements covering the 15th July to the 15th October.

  • This includes joint, savings, trading, and cryptocurrency accounts. Please note you must submit statements even if the account has a £0 balance or there have been no transactions within the last 3 months.

  • If you are having difficulties downloading your bank statements please see our How to Download your Bank Statements guide.Link opens in a new window

Please note that all evidence is requested in line with guidance from the National Association of Student Money Advisers (NASMA)Link opens in a new window

Undergraduate/ MBChB/ PGCE Students

• All pages of your Student Finance notification letter.
• Evidence of any scholarships and bursaries NOT paid by the University of Warwick.
• Evidence of Government benefits Link opens in a new window(if applicable).
• If you are a part-time student, and work you will need to provide payslips from the start of the academic year.
• NHS Bursary Notification and Payment Breakdown (if applicable).
• Evidence of Child Maintenance (if applicable).
• Income from any other sources. For example, parental contributions, pensions, savings, tenants, sponsors, other loans, investments, etc.

Postgraduate Students

• All pages of your Student Finance notification letter if you receive a Master's or Doctoral Loan.
• Research Funding Council Award Notice.
• Payslips from the start of the academic year.
• Evidence of Government benefitsLink opens in a new window (if applicable).
• Evidence of Child Maintenance (if applicable).
• Income from any other sources. For example, parental contributions, pensions, savings, tenants, sponsors, other loans, investments etc.

All students (as applicable)

• Your most recent credit card(s)/ store card(s)/ loan statements (this includes Klarna/Paypal Credit etc.).
• Council Tax Notification Letter (if not exempt).
• Evidence of any Council Tax, utility or rent/mortgage debt.
• Evidence of a Debt Management Plan.
• If you have a mortgage, evidence of buildings insurance.
• If you have a partner, they must complete the Partner Information FormLink opens in a new window and upload their evidence.
• If you have a child in registered childcare, you must complete a Childcare Information FormLink opens in a new window and get it signed by your childcare provider.

Who should I contact if I have any questions?

If you have any questions related to the WHF or Student Funding in general, please do not hesitate to contact Student Funding Support:

• Email:
• Telephone: 024 7615 0096

You can also view our WHF Guidance Notes 2024-25 for further information.

Useful Links and Forms

• WHF Guidance Notes 2024-25.Link opens in a new window
• Expression of Interest FormLink opens in a new window
• Government SupportLink opens in a new window
• Bursaries and ScholarshipsLink opens in a new window
• Student Funding Confidentiality PolicyLink opens in a new window