
Helping you with childcare costs
If you’re a parent under 20, the Student Bursary Support Service can help you with the cost of childcare while you study.
The scheme is available for publicly funded courses in England and includes:
- Colleges and sixth form colleges
- Schools, academies and sixth forms in schools
- Training providers.
We can help you to:
Apply for the
right funding
From the options available
Get support to cover childcare fees
To help you every week
Pay for equipment
or travel
And other help if needed
Does this apply to you?
If you are under 20 and can answer ‘yes’ to both statements, then we are here for you:
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I’m the main carer of my child and studying for an eligible course
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I live in England and I’m using an eligible childcare provider.

Your next step
Contact us
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You can apply on the gov.uk website using this link
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Or email us at caretolearn@studentbursary.education.gov.uk
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We've already helped thousands of people
like you
“They helped me kickstart my education whilst supporting my childcare and travel costs. I'm now looking forward to what the future might bring.”