York Bursary
Depending on your household residual income you could be eligible for our non-repayable York bursary.
This bursary is calculated by residual household income as follows:
|
Household income |
Year 1 |
Subsequent years |
|
£0 to £25,000 |
£2,000 |
£1,100 |
|
£25,001 to £35,000 |
£2,000 |
£1,000 |
Household income
The University uses the assessment of household income carried out by Student Finance to automatically assess students for bursary eligibility.
- Household income (gov.uk)
This bursary has been partly funded through kind donations from York alumni and supporters to the University of Opportunity fund. Through this fund, we're committed to ensuring there are no gaps to access, success, award and progression for any student.
Donations to York are facilitated by our Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni. They work with bursary students to broaden understanding of the impact of philanthropy, and may contact some recipients about whether they would like to be involved in this work.
Bursaries guide for current students.
Open to UK (home) students only.
The York Bursary is open to students with a 'Home' fee status. If you're unsure whether you're classed as a UK or international student for fee purposes, check your fee status.
In order to be eligible for the York Bursary, you must:
- be a UK resident
- have a residual household taxable gross income of £35,000 or less (including pensions)
- be studying full-time at the University in 2024/25 and be paying the UK fee rate
- be registered on an undergraduate degree course
- Social Work students will only be considered for the York Bursary in years when they do not receive the NHS Social Work Bursary
We will automatically assess your eligibility based on your residual household income using the information supplied in your application for Student Loans. Assessments are run in October, January and April. Bursaries are awarded based on your eligibility on the date of the assessment, and allocated on a prorated basis.
If you, your parents or your sponsor withhold your consent to share financial information on your Student Loans application, we will not be able to confirm your eligibility for the bursary.
Eligible students will be informed by the end of October 2024.
A letter informing you of your bursary award will be made available via e:Vision. If you were expecting a bursary and have not received this letter on e:Vision by 5pm on 4 November 2024, please email sfsu
Please make sure your information is up to date before 1 April 2025, as no awards will be made after the final bursary assessment run in April 2025.
If you live on campus during the first year of your studies, the bursary will be paid directly towards your accommodation costs.
If you live on campus in year 2 (and subsequent years), your bursary will normally be paid directly into your bank account. You have the option of the bursary being applied directly to your accommodation fee, or paid into your bank account. Students should refer to their bursary award letter on e:Vision for details of how to request this change.
If you live in private accommodation your bursary will be paid directly into your bank account.
Bursaries are paid in 3 instalments, usually at the end of October, January and April.
If you’re on a study year abroad or placement year you’ll pay a reduced tuition fee and will not receive a bursary during this year.
Contact details
Student Financial Support
+44 (0) 1904 324043
sfsu
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm
Careers and Placements' On Track programme for 2024/25
The University offers an exclusive opportunity for 2nd-Year undergraduates who've received either a York Bursary or a Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary to participate in On Track.
On Track is an opt-in programme that offers opportunities in a range of activities designed to help students develop key employability skills over the year. This includes access to professional development workshops and one-to-one coaching aimed to build confidence and professional networks along the way.
If you're a 2nd-Year undergraduate, and have received a letter about your bursary eligibility, look out for an invitation to a briefing session in October 2024. This will come from the Careers and Placements team via Handshake.
If you receive your bursary award letter after the date of the briefing, and would like to know more, contact Careers and Placements.
Contact us
Student Financial Support
For phone calls, you will be asked to leave a message and a member of the team will get back to you within two working days (open Monday to Friday)