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:
I live in England and am using an eligible childcare provider
I'm the main carer of my child and studying for an eligible course.
Your next step
Apply on the gov.uk website using this link
Or email us at caretolearn@studentbursary.education.gov.uk.
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.”
Chantelle
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