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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.
Information provided applies to England & Wales
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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.
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. (Applies only in England)
You can apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) to cover some of the extra costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability. Information on how they work and how to apply.
If you are estranged from your parents, going to University as an independent student can be an intimidating process. Information about how your Student Finance application is assessed as an estranged student and the supporting documents that you will need to send to confirm your irreconcilable estrangement from your family.
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 more information about both.