An Aberystwyth University spokesperson said:
“We are very sorry to learn that this student has lost her family’s financial support for her studies. We recognise that these are testing times for many, and we do our utmost to support our students who face challenges like this. Our policy on fees is designed to ensure that we support students to make payments, and the vast majority of any such issues are resolved successfully. Our Finance team works diligently to help students if they need support on repayments and it is extremely rare that international students cannot complete their studies. They also work closely with our Student Services team so that there is advice and support, including awards from our hardship funds and other schemes where appropriate.”
A Universities Wales spokesperson said:
“We recognise that there are international students who can face unexpected financial hardship due to changing circumstances and this can be difficult for them to navigate.
“Universities work within a complex set of regulations, including Home Office requirements that international students have access to sufficient funds to complete their studies.
“Universities can provide additional financial support to students who find themselves in financial difficulty. Welsh universities also offer a range of mental health and wellbeing support services for students, including helplines, on-site counselling, and referrals to external services. We would urge any students who require support to contact their university.”