Helping you get through your studies
How we support you
Up to £1,000 per term
To support your finances while you focus on your studies.
Helpline advice
Available 24/7, the helpline is totally independent and confidential.
Counselling
When you need someone to talk to, help is on hand.
Online wellbeing resources
To improve both your financial and personal resilience.
We're committed to supporting our future civil engineers.
We understand that it can be difficult to manage financially whilst you are studying.
For those with additional challenges, our Disabled and disadvantaged student scheme can provide financial support through a termly grant.
If you are a disabled or disadvantaged student member of the ICE and feel as if your finances are affecting your studies, please get in touch.
Living with disability
If you have a recognised or diagnosed disability, we may be able to provide financial assistance.
Disadvantaged
Each case is considered on its own merits. "Disadvantaged" may include:
- those with dependants, especially lone parents
- those estranged from their parents
- those who have lost their initial source of funding
A helping hand
The Ben Fund is here to help if you're struggling to make ends meet.
Our grants of up to £1,000 per term could be put towards your living expenses, travel, equipment costs or course materials.
Your tuition fees must already be covered to qualify for the scheme.
Applications can be made at any time during the academic year.
I had university exams that I couldn’t jeopardise with full-time work.
I found myself in a very difficult position as I was finishing university. Living expenses after moving to London cleaned my savings quickly before I was able to start my job.