Benefits
The Turn2us Benefits Calculator cannot accurately calculate benefit entitlement for students.
To read about the benefits available for people who are studying in further or higher education, select from the list below:
Grants
To find out what help may be available from grant giving charities, you can use the Turn2us Grants Search
Students and Coronavirus
Some students are facing financial problems due to this situation please look at the following guidance that may be helpful during this difficult time.
Many universities provide a Emergency Assistance Grant, Financial Assistance Fund or interest free loans. You can just google "hardship + the name of your institution", which will generally bring up the relevant page or go onto the website and search.
Talk to you tutor or contact you student union.
See the UCAS website on how student finance has been affected by coronavirus
Advice and Support Agencies
Find an Adviser tool
Turn2us is unable to offer advice on individual situations. However, you can find an adviser in your area to discuss your situation with you by using the Turn2us Find an Adviser tool
Find out where to get information and advice on student matters
Student Welfare Office/ Student Liaison Office
Most universities and colleges will have a student advice/welfare service. They normally provide advice on a range of issues including housing, benefits and student financial support. You may also be able to access Hardship Payments/Emergency Help Payments through some student support offices
Disabled Students Helplines
UK
Disability Rights UK run a free specialist helpline to advise and support disabled people who are 16 or over and live in England, who are studying or wish to study full-time or part-time. They are not able to provide detailed information to students in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Tel: 0800 328 5050 (Tues 11.00 am - 1.00 pm, and Thurs, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm) Email: students@disabilityrightsuk.org .
Scotland
LEAD Scotland offer advice and support for students with disabilities in Scotland.
Tel: 0131 228 9441 – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 2.00 pm-4.00 pm and Tuesday and Friday 10.00 am-12.00 pm.
GOV.UK Website - Student Finance
Information on range of financial support for students provided.
National Apprenticeship Helpline
Information on finding apprenticeships and what you can expect to receive as an apprentice
National Union Students
Represents the interest of students and offers practical information
National Union of Students (NUS) website
Other Useful resources
Gov.UK website: Education and Learning information
Updated: April 2020