DURHAM UNIVERSITY
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Finance
Designated staff provide information, advice and support. Those defined as an estranged student by Student Finance England (or equivalent) are eligible to receive the full Durham Grant, currently £2000 per year. The university also operates a hardship fund for cases of urgent financial hardship.
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Accommodation
University accommodation is available 365 days a year. At Durham students are not required to provide a guarantor or pay a deposit for University accommodation. Our Student Union are working on a guarantor scheme to support estranged students in private housing.
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Mental Health
We recognise the particular needs that estranged students might have, especially around mental health. Our Colleges provide a pastoral support network able to offer support and guidance, as well as signposting students to relevant services.
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Outreach
Estranged students are prioritised for the University’s two Year 12 outreach programmes (Supported Progression and the Sutton Trust). Successful completion of either programme can lead to a guaranteed conditional offer that is typically 2 grades below the standard offer.
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