Bereavement

I need to take time out from University to attend a funeral

Where you are absent for a period of time to arrange and/or attend a funeral you can use the University Special Circumstances Form to report your absence and any implications for your studies, including where this may affect examinations/assessment. You need to submit the form to your personal tutor or other appropriate staff in your academic department.

• Special Circumstances Form

I am having problems coping with the death of someone close to me

The University can offer a variety of people to talk to or offer information for helping you to come to terms with the loss of someone or practical advice

• The Counselling Service
• The Chaplaincy Service
• Student Advice Centre
• Student Support and Guidance

I´m worried that due to the death of a family member who helped pay my fees, I will not be able to afford to keep studying at the University.

Home Students: The University of Sheffield along with all other UK institutions are allocated funds from the government to distribute to those students fall into financial difficulties. You can apply for Access to Learning Funds by collecting an application form from the Student Services Information Desk (SSiD) or download one from the website (see right). Also contact Student Finance to be assessed or re-assessed for statuary support.

• Access to Learning Funds

International Students:Limited funds are available to international students. Please make an appointment to see an international advisor: international.students@sheffield.ac.uk