Supporting students facing financial hardship

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC has turned the lives of our students upside down with many facing financial difficulties for the first time and others being pushed further into hardship . The loss of essential part-time work and income has left many struggling to cope financially . Our Student Discretionary ( Hardship ) Fund has been set up to support students who , through no fault of their own , are experiencing financial difficulties . Since the start of the pandemic , we have supported the increased demand from our students who find themselves in financial hardship . In order to keep up with demand we need your help . One of the greatest challenges our students face is the lack of vital part-time and full-time holiday work , with many experiencing a reduction in hours or the loss of a job altogether . This is particularly devastating for those who cannot access Government or furlough support , resulting in many students not being able to meet the costs of their rent , bills , food and essential expenses . The pandemic has resulted in more students , from a broader range of backgrounds , finding themselves in positions where they cannot pay bills or afford to live . Not only has the number of students who need financial support increased but the amount of funding needed by students is much higher than ever before . We are asking you today if you will help us support QMU students to deal with the longer-term impacts of the pandemic , by supporting our Student Discretionary Fund . ❒

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