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Parents Learning Allowance

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we help?

Award
Up to £1,766/year

Study type
Undergraduate (UK)

Eligibility
Full-time undergraduate students with children

About this award

If you’re a full-time student with children, you could be entitled to help from the Government with your learning costs.

How much you get depends on your household income.

The Parent's Learning Allowance:

  • doesn't have to be paid back
  • is paid on top of your other student finance
  • will not affect your benefits or tax credit

Find out more.

How to apply

You can apply for the Parents’ Learning Allowance when you apply for student finance.

Eligibility

If you’re a student from England with dependent children you may qualify if you’re taking:

  • a full-time undergraduate course
  • an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) course

You don't need to be paying for childcare to qualify.

Find out more

Questions about this award? Contact Student Finance England.

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