Financial Support if you have dependants

If you’re a full-time UK student and have a dependent child or adult, you may be entitled to extra support while studying.

Supplementary grants

Supplementary grants

Income assessed on household income - based on SFE figures, amounts may vary for other funding bodies.

Means tested benefits

Means-tested welfare benefits

Most full-time undergraduate students are not eligible for means-tested benefits, but there are exceptions. Find out more here

Free childcare schemes

Free Childcare schemes

Some students may be able to access free childcare schemes offered by the government in England

Support for those expecting children

Advice for students expecting children

Information on further support when expecting children