Cost of living support for Kent students

Cost of Living Support

We’re here to support you with managing the cost of living.

Access to food

We are working with Kent Union to ensure no student goes without food. 

£3 Meal Deals

Free brunch Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 11:00-13:00 at Canvas

Free snacks and meals

  • Kent Union's Brunch Club offers free food from Canvas food truck.
  • Help yourself to porridge, cereal bars and tea/coffee for breakfast in the Oasis Lounge, Rochester Building.
  • The students' unions at Medway are running free Community Breakfasts on specific days. 
  • Reduced price food on campus through Too Good To Go app

Microwave in Oasis Lounge

Microwaves and hot water points

Campus Pantry and food packages

  • Campus Pantry in Mandela Student Centre provides short-term support to students in need of supplemental food.
  • At Medway, The Hub offers an emergency food package of 5 items by completing this online form.

Cost of living report

Together with Kent Union, we joined forces with The Food Foundation to carry out the Cost of Living Survey across the Canterbury and Medway campuses. 

The survey aimed to understand how the cost of living crisis has impacted Kent students and figure out how we can best support you at this time.

We had over 900 responses to the survey and we're using this feedback to help understand the impact of the cost of living crsisis on Kent students, and what we can do to help.

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How can we look after our mental health during a time of financial stress?

During a cost-of-living crisis, day-to-day activities can feel overwhelming, and your mental health may be worse than usual. Togetherall’s clinical team share some things you can do to ensure you’re keeping well and getting the right support.

As a Kent student, you have free access to Togetherall, where you can get support from real people going through similar experiences. Share anonymously, with no judgement or stigma and there is no waiting list, you can access in minutes.

Read more from Togetherall’s clinical team about looking after your mental health during a time of financial stress.

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Video: Accessing financial support

Discover where you can get financial support and advice at the University of Kent.

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