Moving On Grant

The Aston Support Fund Moving On Grant for Care Leavers and Estranged Students is designed to support students who are care leavers or estranged from their families during the transition to life after graduation. The grant of £1,000 aims to assist with moving on costs such as rental deposits, relocation costs and the cost of attending graduation ceremonies. The grant recognizes that students who are care leavers or are estranged from their families might face different or additional challenges when coming to university and during the transition to life after graduation. The university seeks to ensure these students do not feel unsupported as they move into a new stage of their life or miss out on the chance to celebrate their achievements. Eligible students must be current 'home' undergraduate finalists qualifying for full student support funding from the Student Loans Company as an 'Independent student' either as a care leaver or on the basis of estrangement. The £1,000 grant is transferred to the recipient's Aston Journey Account at the end of July following their graduation.