Students must ensure that they have secured their sources of funding for their studies at Robinson. This may be from the Student Loans Company, parents, external funding providers and others.  It is also critical that students consider their budget very carefully, so that it is clear how much money you have available to spend each term and don’t run out before the end of Easter term!

A general guide to finances and expenses can be found here: Undergraduate and Postgraduate.

Particular attention should be drawn to the University’s estimated living costs, which set out how much the typical student should expect to need to budget for each month.

The College’s Financial Tutor is Siôn Hudson, and his role is to guide you with your finances as a whole if you need assistance, but also to help point you in the right direction if things get tight: there are various sources of funds within the University and the College, which you may be eligible for depending on your circumstances.

The College has a Student Support Fund available to help with certain costs, for example to meet some of the expenses of academic, social or sporting initiatives of particular note, to contribute to certain welfare costs, and to relieve financial hardship.  The Fund is divided into the following categories, please click on the heading for more details and to apply.

Student Wellbeing Grants

The College can offer limited financial support for students who incur costs relating to wellbeing support during their studies.

Student Financial Bursaries - (Student Hardship Bursaries; PhD Extension Funding)

The College can offer limited financial support for students who find themselves in unexpected financial difficulties (e.g. expenses greater than income, sudden unforeseen cost, loss of parental support, etc.).
There is also some support for postgraduate students who need Extension Funding to finish their doctoral studies.

Student Activities Support - (Student Activities Grant; Exceptional Opportunities Award; Summer Vacation Internships Accommodation; Postgraduate Academic Expenses)

This strand is to encourage students to explore the rich and diverse range of non-compulsory activities which are available to them at Cambridge, such as sports, arts, performing, skills, competition, travel, and career development.

College Prizes and Subject-specific Grants

Additionally, there are a number of prizes, grants and awards for some eligible students: these may be subject-specific. Please click on the link above for the full details of all the available grants and prizes this year.  

The Financial Tutor, Siôn Hudson can be contacted by email on fintutor@robinson.cam.ac.uk