Information provided applies to England & Wales
What financial help is available to help you stay in or return to education. How to apply for grants and loans if you are going into higher education. Financial help you can get when you are at school or college; and what state schools are able to charge for.
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Student finance
https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
Information about different types of finance available to students including the Tuition Fee Loan, Maintenance Loan and Maintenance Grant. Information applies to England only, but the gives links for students in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/
Student Finance Wales
www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/portal/page?_pageid=61...
Includes information about loans for student fees and other financial support if you normally live in Wales.
Student Finance Wales www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/portal/...
Student finance
Student loans are part of the government's financial support for students embarking on a course of higher education. Details on how to apply for a loan, maintain your account and repay your loan.
Student Loans Company Ltd www.slc.co.uk/index.html
16 to 19 Bursary Fund
https://www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund
If you’re 16 to 19, you might be able to get £1,200 from the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund to help with your studying or training. You can’t apply if you’re studying at university.
GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/
Disabled Students’ Allowances
https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas...
The Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) is available from your Local Education Authority (LEA), specifically for students in Higher Education who may have disability-related costs whilst studying.
GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/
Help with childcare costs for students (England)
www.payingforchildcare.org.uk/pages/studying-parents...
Explains that the type of funding available will depend on what level of qualification you are studying for - further education or higher education. Provides links to further information about both and a fact sheet 'Help with childcare costs for student parents in England'.
Daycare Trust www.daycaretrust.org.uk/
Help with childcare costs for students (Wales)
www.daycaretrust.org.uk/data/files/Information_Servi...
Explains the different sources of financial support available in Wales to help you with your childcare costs. Unless stated otherwise, the funding listed is available for students who live in Wales but study anywhere in the UK.
Daycare Trust www.daycaretrust.org.uk/
Education UK
Information for international students, including information about types of courses, scholarships and fees, and advice about living in the UK.
British Council www.britishcouncil.org.uk
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