Help for students with children or other dependants in 2011/12

The information in this section relates to academic year 2011/12 – courses starting 1 September 2011.

Information about the financial support available for students with children or other adult dependants in 2012/13 is also available.

Types of finance available

• Childcare Grant
• Parents’ Learning Allowance
• Adult Dependant’s Grant

Childcare Grant

Key facts

• Childcare Grant is available to students with one or more children in approved or registered childcare
• You apply for it on the same application as for your other financial support
• You do not need to pay it back
• You can only receive Childcare Grant if you, or your partner, are not receiving the childcare element of the Working Tax Credit. You must choose one or the other

How much can you get?

The amount you can get depends on your circumstances. You could receive up to 85% of your childcare costs up to a maximum of:

• £148.75 per week if you have one child in approved or registered childcare.
• £255 per week if you have two or more children in registered or approved childcare.

Want more information?

There is more detailed information about Childcare Grant in this guide:

• Childcare Grant and other support for full-time student parents in higher education

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Parents’ Learning Allowance

Key facts

• Parents’ Learning Allowance is available to students with dependant children
• It’s intended to help with any course-related costs
• You apply for it on the same application as for your other financial support
• You do not need to pay it back

How much can you get?

The amount you can get depends on your circumstances. You could receive between £50 and £1,538 for the year.

Want more information?

There is more detailed information about Parents’ Learning Allowance in this guide:

• Childcare Grant and other support for full-time student parents in higher education

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Adult Dependant’s Grant

Key facts

• Adult Dependant’s Grant is available for students who have an adult in their household who depends on them financially
• You apply for it on the same application as for your other financial support
• You do not need to pay it back

How much can you get?

The amount you can get depends on your circumstances. You could receive up to £2,695 for the year.

Want more information?

There is more detailed information about Adult Dependant’s Grant in this guide:

• Childcare Grant and other support for full-time student parents in higher education

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