Sources of funding and entitlements to support parents while they are studying
Care to Learn
The Care to Learn scheme can help with childcare costs while you study. You can get up to £195 per child per week if you live in London and £180 per child per week if you live outside London You must be aged under 20 at the start of your course.
Childcare Grant
You may be eligible for a Childcare Grant if you are in full-time higher education and pay for childcare costs for children under 15 or under 17 if they have special needs. The grant does not have to be paid back and is paid on top of your other student finance.
Parents' Learning Allowance
You may be eligible for a Parents' Learning Allowance to help with your learning costs if you are a full-time student with children. How much you get depends on your household income.
Discretionary Learner Support
You may be eligible for Discretionary Learner Support if you are 19 or over and on a further education course. The money can help you with accommodation and travel, course materials, a laptop, wifi and childcare. You apply to your learning provider (for example your college) for Learner Support. How much you get depends on your circumstances.