Terms and conditions for the travel bursary for offer holder events and undergraduate interview days, 2026 to 2027.
Lancaster University understands that travelling to visit your chosen university can involve a significant commitment of both time and money. To help support prospective students attending eligible events, the University offers a travel bursary of up to £50 towards travel costs, subject to the following terms and conditions.
1.1. The travel bursary is available to prospective undergraduate students who attend an eligible undergraduate interview day or offer holder event at Lancaster University's main campus in Lancaster.
1.2. The bursary applies to the following events.
Interview days
Offer holder events
1.3. The bursary is only available for attendance at eligible events, as listed above, held at Lancaster University's Lancaster campus. Online events, events held at other locations and events outside the specified dates are not covered by this bursary.
1.4. Applicants must have booked and attended an eligible event to qualify for the bursary.
1.5. Applicants must check in, in person, during their offer holder event or interview day to be eligible to claim the bursary. We cannot accept claims from applicants who have not formally checked in, or who tell us they attended after the event has finished.
1.6. The bursary is intended to contribute towards travel costs incurred in attending an eligible event. It is not a guarantee of reimbursement of all travel expenses.
2.1. The amount awarded will be determined by Lancaster University based on the one-way distance between the applicant’s home postcode, as recorded on their UCAS application, and Lancaster University’s main campus, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW.
2.2. The following bursary amounts apply:
| One-way distance | Bursary amount |
|---|---|
| Up to 25 miles | £10 |
| 26 to 75 miles | £20 |
| 76 to 150 miles | £30 |
| Over 150 miles | £50 |
2.3. The distance and corresponding bursary amount will be calculated by Lancaster University. Distance is calculated in driving miles, as determined by Lancaster University's Geopointe system, regardless of the method of transport. The University's calculation will determine the applicable award.
2.4. The maximum bursary available is £50 per eligible claim. The bursary is a fixed contribution based on the applicable distance band and is not calculated according to the actual amount spent on travel.
3.1. Information on how to claim the bursary will be provided by email following attendance at an eligible event.
3.2. Applicants will receive an email after the event with a link to a form asking whether they wish to make a claim. Submitting the form adds the applicant to the travel bursary claim database, and they will receive an email confirming their request. The University’s finance department will then send a further email with a link to submit payment details.
3.3. Applicants are responsible for checking their email inbox, including junk and spam folders, for the relevant claim instructions.
3.4. All claims must be submitted within three months of the date of the eligible event. Claims submitted after this deadline will not be eligible for payment.
3.5. Applicants must follow the instructions provided by Lancaster University and supply any information reasonably required to process their claim.
3.6. Incomplete claims or claims that do not meet the eligibility requirements may be delayed or declined.
4.1. Bursary payments are subject to confirmation that the applicant attended an eligible event and meets the requirements set out in these terms and conditions.
4.2. The bursary is intended as a contribution towards travel costs and may not cover the full cost of travel to and from Lancaster University.
4.3. Payment arrangements, including any required payment details and the expected processing timescale, will be communicated as part of the claims process.
4.4. Lancaster University reserves the right to withhold payment where a claim is found to be ineligible, inaccurate or submitted fraudulently.
5.1. The bursary is only available in connection with eligible events taking place within the stated period.
5.2. Applicants must ensure that the home postcode recorded on their UCAS application is accurate, as this will be used to calculate the applicable bursary amount.
5.3. Lancaster University reserves the right to verify information provided in support of a claim and to request further information where necessary.
5.4. The bursary cannot be transferred to another person or claimed by someone who did not attend an eligible event.
5.5. Submission of a claim does not guarantee payment. All claims are subject to the eligibility criteria and these terms and conditions.
6.1. Lancaster University reserves the right to amend, suspend or withdraw the travel bursary where necessary. Any changes will be communicated through appropriate University channels.
6.2. The University reserves the right to refuse or recover payments made as a result of an error, false information or a breach of these terms and conditions.
6.3. Any queries regarding eligibility, the claims process or payment should be directed to visitus@lancaster.ac.uk.
By submitting a claim for the travel bursary, applicants confirm that they have read and understood these terms and conditions and agree to comply with the requirements outlined above.
We'll use the information you give us to process your travel bursary claim. To find out how we collect, use and protect your personal information, read our student privacy notice.
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