Cost of Living Support

Budgeting is key when it comes to managing your money, so you know exactly what's coming in and going out. We have detailed and up to date information on average costs available to students on our webpages to help you plan ahead.

• Undergraduate costs
• Postgraduate costs

Money@CampusLife understand the impact the cost-of-living crisis is having on our students.  We offer a range of resources to support students including online budgeting workshops, advice on maximising your income and money saving hints & tips.

Learn how to manage your money

Hardship funds are now open for the 2023/2024 academic year, and awards may be available to help support students who are experiencing financial hardship due to the increased cost of living. Applications to the fund are assessed and administered with specific consideration given to any unforeseen circumstances, personal situations and whether applicants have prioritised their essential costs. Payments from the fund are not guaranteed so should not be relied on as a form of funding. For more information, please refer to our Hardship Fund webpage.

International students will have a specific eligibility financial criteria. For more information, please refer to the webpage.

Community Fridge, which is run by housing charity Goleudy, exists to distribute fresh food to the community that would otherwise go to waste.

The Community Fridge is open to all every Wednesday between 12.30pm and 2.30pm at Customs House, Cambrian Place, The Marina, Swansea. Community Fridge also comes to campus from time to time, we'll keep you informed here, and via your University email address about forthcoming dates on campus.

A full list of food bank locations in Swansea, including opening times and other useful information can be found here.