If your application for a scholarship, bursary or grant is unsuccessful, you may have the right to appeal.

Who can appeal

You can appeal if you think that:

• we made an error when assessing your application
• the decision we made was not correct according to the eligibility criteria
• we have not considered all the evidence you provided

You can also appeal the outcome of a Student Success Scholarship application if your circumstances have changed and/or to provide evidence that was not available to you before the closing date.

You cannot appeal if:

• you disagree with the eligibility criteria
• you disagree with the amount you were awarded
• you missed the application deadline

If you’re not eligible to apply for a scholarship or bursary but don’t know why, please do not appeal. Contact Hallam Help and we will explain why you are unable to apply.

How to appeal

You must submit a form to appeal. The appeals form will ask you for:

• supporting evidence
• a personal statement detailing the reasons for your appeal

Appeals must be made within ten working days of a decision being communicated to you.

What happens next

After you have submitted your appeal, we will aim to provide an initial response within five working days.

If your appeal is not successful, we will explain why and offer alternative support where possible. If you wish to challenge the appeal decision you can submit a complaint.

Need help

If you have any questions about the Student Funding appeals process, please contact Hallam Help.

The Student's Union Advice Centre can provide independent advice on the appeals and complaints process.