If you’re in hardship and need extra financial support, universities and colleges in England can provide it through their Access to Learning Fund. You can apply if you’re a full-time or part-time higher education student, whether you’re doing an undergraduate or postgraduate course.
This can help you with course or living costs or emergency payments. You normally apply through the student services department at your university or college. They will look at your individual circumstances and tell you what exactly what information you need to supply, most likely to be proof of what student support you receive from government and documents showing your current financial situation.