Can I apply for extra support if I have children and/or dependents?
Eligible students with dependents can apply for the following grants and allowances and will receive these on top of their tuition fee and maintenance loans:
- Adult Dependants Grant - up to £3,190 (income assessed but not repayable)
- Parents Learning Allowance - up to £1,821 for those with children (income assessed but not repayable)
- Childcare Grant - can assist with up to 85% of childcare costs up to a specified limit (income assessed but not repayable)
- Up to £179.62 per week for one child only
- Up to £307.95 per week for two or more children
If not already receiving them, students with dependents can apply for Tax Credits through HM Revenue & Customs.