Studying (aged 16+)
If you are in higher or further education, find out what help may be available to you through benefits, grants or other financial support.
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.
Education Maintenance Allowance EMA - Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is extra money for students aged 16-19 in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Full time students and benefits
Find out more about the definition of a full-time student for benefit purposes and whether you can claim any benefits.
Part time students and benefits
Find out more about the definition of a part-time student for benefit purposes and whether you can claim any benefits or tax credits.
Student Support
Students in universities and colleges of higher education may be able to get help with tuition fees, the costs of their course and their living expenses by getting student support in the form of student grants (including bursaries) or loans from the Government.
Help with childcare costs
If you are working or studying, you could be eligible for free childcare.
Apprenticeships and Benefits
Read our guide to apprenticeships and benefits
Grants
Grants Search
To find out what help may be available from grant giving charities, you can use the Turn2us Grants Search.
Educational Trusts' Forum
If circumstances such as parental or guardian bereavement, ill health or unemployment has interrupted the educational path to the detriment of the emotional development and educational progress of your child or a child in your care, visit the Educational Trusts Forum to search for financial grants to assist these vulnerable children with their education.
Advice and support
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 Turn2us Find an Adviser tool.
Other help for students
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. You can find more information on the website of your university or college.
Other Support
To find out about help suitable for your situation, select from the list.
Disabled Students Helpline (England)
The Disabled Students Helpline (from Disability Rights UK) provides advice to Disabled students, apprentices and trainees in England.
LEAD Scotland
LEAD Scotland offers advice an support or students with disabilities in Scotland.
Student Finance - Extra Help
Find more information about student finance extra help.
Apprenticeship helpline England
Information on finding apprenticeships and what you can expect to receive as an apprentice.
Career Wales
Get help from Welsh Government to write CVs, application forms and personal statements. Know how to prepare for interviews, find jobs, approach employers and more.
Apprenticeships Scotland
Information on finding apprenticeships and what you can expect to receive as an apprentice.
Apprenticeships Northern Ireland
Information on finding apprenticeships and what you can expect to receive as an apprentice.
Further information on education and learning
Find further information on education and learning in Government website.