Financial help and advice

Make sure you’ve applied for your Student Finance before you start your studies. Our fees and funding webpages provide you with detailed information about the process and your options based on the type of student that you are.

You might not know this, but we also offer scholarships at LJMU, we run a student support fund to help you with the cost of living, and as a student you are eligible for discounts both on and off campus.

Scholarships

Every year we award a range of scholarships (that don’t need to be paid back!), from £1,000 to £5,000, to encourage our students to reach their potential. New students joining us from September 2026 have until Friday 28 August 2026 to apply through the Applicant Hub. Find out more about the range of scholarships available at LJMU.

Student support fund

Our Student Support Fund is available year-round and can assist with the cost of things like food, students’ union society contributions, internships or your rent. The Money Advice team look after the fund and can answer any questions you might have about accessing support. Apply for help through the fund.

Home essential giveaways and food vouchers

Throughout the year, the Money Advice team also gives away home essentials like laundry detergent, washing up liquid and shower gel. They also provide rewards like supermarket vouchers for participating in their special events on campus alongside your Students’ Union, JMSU. Events will be advertised through your email student newsletter and on the main LJMU and Student Life, Advice and Wellbeing’s Instagram, so be sure to check your inbox regularly and give us a follow online.

20% off Core Cafes

You can use your student ID card to get 20% off at all Core Cafes on campus, and if you download the app ‘Too Good to Go’ you can get access to £12 worth of food for £4 from our cafes at the end of each day, while stocks last.

Student discount providers

You might also want to sign up to discount platforms like UNiDAYS, Totum or Student Beans (other discount platforms may also be available) to make the most of your student status with money off in shops, restaurants, travel, and lots more. But remember that discounts only save you money if you need the thing in the first place and only buy it if you can really afford it.

Santander student support funds

We’ve teamed up with Santander who offer grants, scholarships and financial awards to our students. Look out for promotion of our Brighter Futures opportunities through our student newsletter emails and on LJMU’s Instagram throughout the academic year.