A bridging loan is a short-term loan designed to assist you in a temporary crisis, to cover only the cost of food and travel to your site of study.
All students can apply for a bridging loan. However, if you have any outstanding debt to the university you will not be eligible to apply.
How much can I receive?
The maximum Bridging Loan available is £50 a week or £100 a week for student parents or students with additional needs.
How to apply
Please contact the Student Advice team to find out more: studentadvice@brighton.ac.uk.
Before you apply you should have maximised all other sources of income available to you.
You will need to provide a current bank statement and a current unicard.