Grants for disabled students and childcare

Grants for disabled students

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, you can get a Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) to help pay for any equipment and support you need.

For details see www.direct.gov.uk/dsa.

Full-time and part-time students are eligible for DSAs on top of any other loans, grants and bursaries. They're not based on your household income and you don't have to pay this money back.

When you apply for your tuition fee loan, say that you want to apply for a DSA. The government will send you a separate form.

Childcare Grants

Full-time students with children in registered or approved childcare can apply for a Childcare Grant to help with these costs in term time and holidays. You may also be eligible for a Parents' Learning Allowance to help with course-related costs. This is on top of any Child Tax Credits you're eligible for.

Both the grant and the allowance are based on your household income but you don't have to pay the money back.

When you apply for your tuition fee loan, say that you want to apply for a Childcare Grant. The government will send you a separate form.