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Household Energy Grant

As a result of the increase in energy bills, the University of York is offering a payment of £150 per eligible household as a non-repayable Household Energy Grant.

Am I eligible?

In order to be eligible for a payment, households must meet all of the following criteria:

• All-student household (regardless of fee status (Home/Overseas) or level of study)
• The household is within the City of York Council boundary or within a radius of 40 miles of the University for full-time students and 60 miles for part-time students
• The household is exempt from Council Tax
• Utility bills are not included in the rent
• All students must be registered and in active study

(Students who are distance learning or studying online are not eligible.)

How to apply

• The household must identify a lead applicant who will submit the application
• Evidence must be provided to show all members of the household are in agreement that the application be submitted. This must be confirmed at the point of application
• Evidence must be provided that utility bills are not included in the rental charge for the household (eg a utility bill for the household address)
• Evidence of tenancy agreement which includes all residents
• The lead applicant will receive the payment and must ensure that it is directed towards the intended purpose, ie payment of a utility bill

Once you have all of your evidence ready, complete the online application form:

Household Energy Grant application form

For further help and advice on budgeting and alternative sources of support available, please contact the Student Advice Team via the online Self-Referral Form.