Guidance on How to

Review and Appeal

If you are unhappy with the decision made by the Panel, you may either appeal against the decision, or if your financial circumstances have changed since the submission of your application form, you can ask the Panel to review your case.

Review

  • Have there been any changes in your income/expenditure since you completed your application or has there been a change in your circumstances (e.g., changes in employment hours, housing, debts etc)? If so, please complete a review sheet stating these changes. The Panel can then review the case in light of this new information.
  • Review Sheets are available to download from from the Student Services reception desk.
  • Please note, you must submit evidence in support of your change in circumstances.

Appeal

  • If you are happy that all of the information contained in your application is correct and your circumstances have not changed, you may wish to appeal against the decision made by the Panel.
  • If you would like to submit an Appeal, please notify us in the first instance. You will be offered help and support from a Money Adviser with this process.
  • If you decide to not meet with an Adviser, please submit your Appeal Letter outlining why you feel you should receive assistance/further assistance to with the subject heading ‘Hardship Fund Appeal.’
  • Once received, your appeal will be passed to the Panel who will re-consider your case. If the Panel uphold their original decision then the appeal will be passed to the Hardship Fund Committee .
  • If the Hardship Fund Committee uphold the panel’s decision, then your case will be considered by the Director of Student Services whose decision is final.
  • Once an appeal has been received, a decision will be communicated to you within 20 working days.
  • Please be aware that an appeal is the lastaction that may be taken on a case in any academic year and the decision will be final.

If you are unsure whether a review or appeal is the best course of action, you can book an appointment with a Student Money Adviser who will be able to assist you.

If you wish to arrange an appointment with Student Money Adviser please telephone Student Services Reception (01443) 482080 or book online via UniLife: