There isn’t a definitive list of circumstances that will be accepted, each case is considered individually. However, the University gives the following common claims that are made:
- Acute illness or injury
- Extended illness or injury
- Bereavement
- Significant domestic and/or personal problems
- Court Attendance
- Unforeseen Work Commitment (Part-Time/Distance Learning/PG students only)
- Unforeseen representation of County or Country at Sport
- Active Exercise of Citizenship
- Unforeseen Major Transport Difficulties
- Acute Illness of another person
- Victim of Criminal Activity
Don’t worry if your circumstances don’t fit within the above examples, you can still submit a claim under the 'Other' category.