Cost of living support at LSE

Find out about the ways LSE can support you with the cost of living.

LSE's financial support package

To support you with the rising cost of living, LSE has enhanced the financial support available to students. Our financial support package includes:

Student Support Fund
All students can apply to the Student Support Fund, designed to support you if you’re facing difficulties.
LSE Access Fund
You may be eligible for the Access Fund if you are an undergraduate student, are a parent or have caring responsibilities, or have a disability. You must have Home fee status to be eligible.
Financial support drop-in sessions
Come to a drop-in session for help with emergency financial assistance, advice on applying for financial support, and more.
LSESU funding support
The Students' Union has lots of ways you can get support and funding for activities, projects or hardships - some are specifically for societies and clubs, whilst others can be accessed by individual students.
LSE Rent Guarantor Scheme
Our Rent Guarantor Scheme can help you rent in London if you are being asked for a guarantor.
PhD support
The Financial Support Office runs drop in sessions, and the PhD Academy can provide general information about support for doctoral students. If you are a final year PhD student, you may be eligble for in-course financial support for PhD students.
Bursaries and scholarshipsThis support is alongside existing bursaries and scholarships to support those most in need:
- If you think you are eligible for a bursary, check the LSE bursaries webpage
- Find details of available bursaries, scholarships and funding options.

Take advantage of the lower-cost meal options at LSE catering outlets and find our about campus facilities to heat your own food.

Early bird breakfast - £1.80
Enjoy a freshly brewed Americano, espresso or tea, plus acroissant or piece of fruit all for just £1.80 at selected campus cafés.
Garrick Meal Deal - £4.50
The Garrick now offers a £4.50 Meal Deal, which includes a sandwich by The Soho Sandwich Co, a drink of choice and a snack.
Download LSE's Food Club app
Get exclusive offers and discounts including a free hot drink when you sign up, collect points for free meals, and more!
Download the Too Good To Go app
Get discounted food and avoid wastage from selected LSE outlets, as well as cafés and restaurants near campus and halls.
Heat and eat your own food on campus
Find out where you can eat your own food and access microwave and hot water facilities on campus.

To help with managing your finances as a student, there are a range of way to help you save money on day-to-day living costs.

Student budgeting advice
Learn how to budget as a student from your peers
Student discounts and offers
Discover students discounts available to you to lower the costs of your everyday expenses
London budgeting guide
Tips on how to live in London on a budget

Below you can find the types of support, resource and information available to you, depending on your financial situation.

You do not need to be in extreme financial difficulty to access LSE's Support Fund. Applications are open to all students and you can book an appointment with the Financial Support Office if you're worried or need advice.
Take a look at budgeting advice from LSE students
Read tips on how to make a budget for living in London
Speak to the Student Services Centre for practical advice on things like Council Tax, and for signposting to additional support services
Explore LSE catering offers and facilities on campus to heat your own food
If you're an undergraduate student, check your eligibility for LSE bursaries.
If you are a final year PhD student, you may be eligble for in-course financial support for PhD students.

Find out about the wider range of support at LSE, including financial and housing assistance, and resources for your wellbeing and studies.

If you are concerned about being able to pay your fees or other costs, contact the Fees, Income and Credit Control Team.
Contact the Financial Support Office for help with funding, payment queries, scholarships, PhD studentships, and in-course financial support.
Attend a financial support drop-in session for help with emergency financial assistance, advice on applying for financial support, and more.
Apply to the Student Support Fund. Applications are open to all students, and can help if you are facing financial difficulties.
Check if you are eligible for the LSE Access Fund. You may be eligible for the Access Fund if you are an undergraduate student, are a parent or have caring responsibilities, or have a disability. You must have Home fee status to be eligible.
The LSESU Hardship Fund, Childcare Fund, and Graduation Support Fund can support you with specific costs during your studies.
If you're an undergraduate student, check your eligibility for LSE bursaries.
If you are a final year PhD student, you may be eligble for in-course financial support for PhD students.

Find out about the wider range of support at LSE, including financial and housing assistance, and resources for your wellbeing and studies.

Attend a financial support drop-in session for help with emergency financial assistance, advice on applying for financial support, and more.
Apply to the Student Support Fund. Applications are open to all students, and can help if you are facing financial difficulties.
Check if you are eligible for the LSE Access Fund. You may be eligible for the Access Fund if you are an undergraduate student, are a parent or have caring responsibilities, or have a disability. You must have Home fee status to be eligible.
If you are concerned about being able to pay your fees or other costs, contact the Financial Support Office.
The LSESU Hardship Fund, Childcare Fund, and Graduation Support Fund can support you with specific costs during your studies.
Check your eligibility for LSE bursaries.
If you are a final year PhD student, you may be eligble for in-course financial support for PhD students.
If your financial situation is causing you distress, book an appointment to speak to someone in the Student Wellbeing Service.

Find out about the wider range of support at LSE, including financial and housing assistance, and resources for your wellbeing and studies.