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WHAT IS THE ACCESS TO LEARNING FUND (ALF)

• If you get into financial difficulties while studying, help is available from the Access to Learning Fund (ALF). 
• Any awards are subject to available funding.
• This provides extra money if you need help for your course or to stay in higher education. It can also provide help if you are on a low income or suffering financial hardship.
• The fund can be used for course and living costs that are not met by other grants, for emergency payments to cover financial crises, or to help you if you are thinking of giving up your course because of financial difficulties. 
• Money from the Access to Learning Fund is paid on top of the standard student finance package. It is not meant as a substitute for it. 
• As a student, you are expected to apply for all the loans, grants and bursaries (as appropriate) to which you are entitled, before asking for help from the Access to Learning Fund.

HOW TO COMPLETE THE ALF FORM

Please find information on how to apply for the Access to Learning Fund through this link

Please find a guide on how to complete the ALF form attached at the end of this article. 

HOW BEDS SU CAN HELP?

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