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University Cost of Living Support

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Inzamam Rashid
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Hello,

I hope you're well.

This is an FOI request to be used as part of a Sky News investigation.

We'd appreciate a response as soon as possible in order to include it as part of our TV & online story - many thanks .

1) Is your institution offering support to students to help with the rise in cost of living?

2) If yes, what is the specific support you're providing university students?

3) How many university students have you supported with the cost of living crisis in the last 6 months?

4) Roughly, what is the expenditure to the university for providing support to university students in the last 6 months?

I really look forward to hearing from you!

Kind regards,

Inzamam Rashid

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Sunfoi sunfoi, University of Sunderland

Dear Inzamam Rashid

Thank you for your request for information which was received at the University on 4 November 2022.

Your request is being processed under the Freedom of Information Act and the University will respond in due course.

Best wishes
Kate O’Neill

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Sunfoi sunfoi, University of Sunderland

Dear Inzamam Rashid

The University is in the process of preparing our response to your request for information. Before we continue however, please can I ask for confirmation from you on a terminology matter?

The University launched a Cost-of-Living Support (CLS) Fund in April 2022 and again in July 2022. The fund was made available to support students (UK, EU and International) with rising domestic energy costs residing in the UK.

The University's Student Support Fund is available to all students to apply who find themselves in financial difficulty. It is a discretionary fund which can, depending on circumstances, provide students with a non-repayable award to support them with unforeseen costs or changes to their financial situation.

The University’s Student Financial Guidance Team also offer practical support and advice to help students manage their money especially during the current cost of living crisis. Their focus is first to look at practical and effective money management for students – such as maximizing income and funding entitlement and focusing on essential spending. Emergency Hardship Applications are considered depending on circumstances and referrals to the Student Support Fund accordingly.

Are you seeking data on the first fund only? Or would you like information on all three?

I would be grateful if you could confirm and then we can respond. Please note, if no response is received within 20 working days your request for information will be considered closed.

Best wishes
Kate

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Sunfoi sunfoi, University of Sunderland

Dear Inzamam

This is just a courtesy email as I haven't heard back from you following my request for clarification. Please advise if you would still like us to proceed with this request, and if so, I would be grateful if you could confirm what set(s) of data you are requesting.

Best wishes,
Kate

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