Parents and Carers Bursary

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About the Bursary

This bursary is for students who are carers and/or parents with childcare costs. 

Criteria/Eligibility

For students who are carers and/or parents with childcare costs 

Students under the age of 25 who are Young Adult Carers  

Students over 25 who are Carers  

Students who have children and need help with childcare costs

Additional Information

Bursary levels: 

Up to £500 to support childcare costs (at nursery, creche or a registered child minder in the UK) where childcare funding is not available via the government or Student Finance. This is paid in two instalments – 50% per semester. 

or

Up to £500 to support adult dependants, where a student is not eligible for the Adult Dependant grant and Special Support Grant via Student Finance (evidence required would include the relevant PIP or DLA) This is paid in two instalments – 50% per semester. 

or  

Up to £1000 for students under-25 who are acting as a Young Adult Carer (evidence required will be a letter from your Local Authority/Social Services or Carer’s Support Group). This is paid in three instalments – 25% in term 1, 25% in term 2 and 50% in term 3. 

Applications must include supporting evidence.