Parents Learning Allowance
Scholarship information
About this award
If you’re a full-time student with children, you could be entitled to help from the Government with your learning costs.
How much you get depends on your household income. The Parent's Learning Allowance:
- doesn't have to be paid back
- is paid on top of your other student finance
- will not affect your benefits or tax credit
How to apply
You can apply for the Parents’ Learning Allowance when you apply for student finance.
Eligibility
If you’re a student from England with dependent children you may qualify if you’re taking:
- a full-time undergraduate course
- an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) course
You don't need to be paying for childcare to qualify.