There is information for current students of the University about a range of funding, additional to statutory and other state support, that is available to students who find themselves in need of extra financial assistance or who are otherwise facing exceptional or unexpected financial hardship. The information here may also prove useful to the parents/guardians/advisers of students, as well as to college Tutors and other staff.
Please visit the Student Registry page for more information - http://www.cambridgestudents.cam.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/financial-hardship-support-access-funds