“Hertford has so much to offer, no matter your background and in true Hertford-spirit, I want to extend this to everyone. Currently, students at Hertford can get involved in tours to prospective students, Q&A sessions and even our own @humansofhertford account showcasing the reality of being a student here at Oxford. Sometimes, Oxford can seem daunting and its not strange to feel out of your depth, so I am redoing the alternative prospectus – a guide to student life at Hertford. All in all, access at Hertford is all about continuing and spreading our warm community and making sure it’s a space for everyone! Feel free to email me if you have any suggestions or need anything access-related!”
Aminah Memon, Access Officer – jcr-access@hertford.ox.ac.uk
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Hertford has an incredibly generous system of financial support available, including a bursary worth up to £1,500 a year to all Home undergraduates studying for a first undergraduate degree who are assessed by their regional funding agency as having a household income of less than £63,000.
It is provided in two parts – a 20% discount on College accommodation charges for the standard license period, and 120 free standard College meals (and half of each for those on a 50% bursary). The rent discount will be applied to battels each term, and the free meals are provided through credits on the College’s cashless payments system. Students are able to request a cash payment instead of the free meals allowance, which will be paid at 25% of the value of the free meals.
You don’t have to apply for this – it’s all calculated from your student finance application. The Oxford Bursary and Crankstart Scholarships work in a similar way, but are administered from the central university.
There’s no reason why finances should ever discourage you from studying at Oxford or any university; College has an easily accessible hardship fund that can help you out if you ever need support. Hertford’s accommodation is amongst the cheapest in Oxford, and you only pay for when you’re actually here – meaning no costly bills between terms! There’s also plenty of opportunities to make some pennies while you’re here (especially if you sign up to be an ambassador!) by getting involved with college’s outreach programmes (such as the Telethon or Barton Code Club).
STUDENT SUPPORT FUND
What even is the Student Support Fund?
The student support fund is intended to help students (undergraduates and graduates, from UK or overseas) in financial difficulty for reasons beyond their direct control, who do not have access to other forms of financial support. The funds are donated to the college by alumni and charitable institutions for this purpose. Grants are available to UK, EU and overseas undergraduates and graduates, and are awarded twice termly on the recommendation of the Student Support Committee.
In addition, the Bursar is available to speak with any student who is experiencing financial difficulty, at any time. Please make an appointment via the Bursar’s PA (OB2, first floor).
How do I apply?
You can apply for the Student Support Fund in any college term, BUT applications must be submitted to the Bursary by the end of 2nd OR 6th Week, to be assessed by the Student Support Committee in 3rd and 7th Week. In a financial emergency an application may be considered between meetings.
1. Get application form – available on the intranet
2. Complete application form
3. The form requires you to declare the income of your parents, and all sources of funding. These details can remain confidential to the Student Support Committee if you wish.
4. Submit application form to Linda Cassettari, the Bursar’s PA by Friday of 2nd or 6th Week.
5. Students will be contacted after their application has been assessed.
Read more on the hertford intranet here.
For more info on financial support see:
https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/fees-funding/assistance
https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/oxford-support
https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/fees-funding/assistance/targeted-support – for care experienced or estranged students
https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/welfare/furtherstudentsupport – for care experienced/estranged students, or student parents
https://www.hertford.ox.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduates/finance
Contact our Access Officer or Class Rep if you have any more questions!
Hertford College JCR 