College Guide 12-13

Financial Assistance
If you feel yourself becoming engulfed by financial worries, the College may
be able to help in one of several ways. But firstly do talk over your problems
with Cath in the College Office, your Personal Advisor, or the Senior Advisor.
They can often advise what action would be best in your particular situation.
College Loan
A small interest-free loan is the commonest form of financial assistance to the
cash-flow problem that arises, for example, when a loan arrives late. You will
be asked to sign an undertaking to repay the loan before a particular date,
normally the date on which your next loan cheque is due. Money is limited,
however, and loans are not usually given unless other avenues of credit are
exhausted.
Hardship Grants
In cases of real hardship, rather than temporary non-liquidity, the College
may make a grant instead of a loan. Applications should initially be made
through Cath in the College Office, who may refer you to the Principal to
discuss your problem.
Travel Grants
Travel Grants are available to students who would like or are obliged to go on
departmental field trips, or wish to work abroad during a vacation in order to
enhance their work academic experience. The College will try to assist with
travel expenses. Please call into the College Office for further information.
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