FAQs

Am I eligible?

The Manchester Bursary is available to any UK student who is registered on an eligible* undergraduate degree course here and who has had a full financial assessment carried out by Student Finance.

*Details can be found here.

How do I apply?
You will have to complete your Student Finance assessment by 31st May of that academic year.

How are the instalments paid?
Bursaries are paid in the following instalments, 25% in December, 50% in February and 25% in April. Students must register their bank details by accessing the My Manchester portal and selecting the following path:

1. Enter the Student System
2. Click 'Campus Finances' and then 'View Financial Aid' (this page shows you any awards for the current academic year and their disbursement details)
3. Click the green 'Bank Details' button and enter and save your UK bank details.

If no green button appears then we already have bank details recorded. In order to amend your bank details you need to visit the Student Services Centre. Please note if you have not provided your bank details to the University by 31st May of the academic year in question you will not receive your bursary for that academic year.

What if my household income changes? Will this affect my bursary?

Should Student Finance carry out a re-assessment of a student’s circumstances during the course of the academic year, which results in the household income fluctuating between or above the relevant income thresholds then the value of the bursary will be adjusted accordingly.

If a student’s household income re-assessment rises above the income threshold at which students are eligible for a bursary then any entitlement to the bursaries will cease with immediate effect.