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Claim back your travel expenses.

We want every prospective student to experience what makes us stand out — so you can make the right choice for your future.

That’s why we’re offering a travel reimbursement scheme to help cover your costs on the day. 

Travelling from within a 40 miles radius from The Queens Hotel (LS1 1PJ): £10 reimbursement 

Travelling from beyond a 40 miles radius from The Queens Hotel (LS1 1PJ): £40 reimbursement  

Please note: you should only submit your claim after you have attended the event, and you must upload evidence of your travel booking if you have travelled by public transport (ticket or receipt). Claims must be received within 14 days of the event.  

What happens next?

Once you've submitted your claim form, we'll review your application. If your claim is approved, you'll receive an email from PayMe at the email address you provided in the 'Email Address of Payee' field. Please allow 21 days to process your claim and receive the PayMe link

This email will contain a secure Lloyds Bank PayMe link. Simply click the link and confirm your bank account details. Your travel reimbursement will then be paid into your account within 24 hours of completing this step.

Please check your inbox (and spam folder) for the PayMe email so you can complete the process and receive your payment promptly.

For any additional queries about the event or support for travel expenses, please contact us at studentrecruitment@northumbria.ac.uk.

Terms and Conditions of the Scheme

  • You must be looking to study a full-time undergraduate course at Northumbria University commencing at our Newcastle upon Tyne campuses in September 2026. 
  • To be eligible, the UK home address you used during registration must be used. 
  • This travel reimbursement is only available for the prospective student attending the Next Stop Northumbria Leeds event. 
  • You can only claim once – multiple claims cannot be submitted. 
  • To qualify, you must check in at the Registration Desk when you arrive at the event so your attendance is officially recorded. 
  • The travel reimbursement covers the prospective student's travel costs for standard class public transport (rail, coach or bus travel) or, if travelling by car, mileage for a return journey between your home postcode and the event. 
  • The travel reimbursement does not include first class travel or any additional costs such as guests, overnight stays, taxis, parking, meals or penalty charges. 
  • To receive your travel reimbursement for using public transport, you must provide evidence of your travel booking (ticket or receipt) including cost. Please note that we are unable to reimburse any travel without receipts. 
  • If claiming mileage for travelling by car, distances will be calculated using the AA Route Planner and reimbursed at 45p per mile, up to a maximum of £10 or £40 depending on distance travelled from. 
  • Your claim must be received within 14 days of the attended Next Stop Northumbria Leeds – any claims submitted after this time will not be processed. 
  • Important: For payment, an email will be sent to the 'Email Address of Payee' on the claim form. This email will contain a Lloyds Bank PayMe link for you to click on and confirm your bank account details. The travel reimbursement will then be paid into the bank account provided within 24 hours of completing the PayMe link. 
  • Travel reimbursement claims should not be applied for until after attending the Next Stop Northumbria Leeds event. 
  • Northumbria University reserves the right to withdraw or amend this scheme at any time without prior notice. 
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