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maintenance grant


a grant to help with living costs. This doesn't have to be repaid. How much a student can get depends on their household income. This is not available to students starting courses on or after 1st August 2016.
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access to learning fund


a non-repayable discretionary fund, introduced across the higher education sector in 2004/05. Read more on the Access to Learning Fund
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adult dependants' grant


help for students who have an adult that is wholly or mainly financially dependent on them whilst studying. An adult dependant is someone who is dependent on the student rather than on the spouse or partner of the student, or on a third party. The person could be the student's spouse, civil partner or cohabiting partner, provided the student i [..]
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bursaries


non-repayable grants that are available from participating universities and colleges.
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childcare grant


help with childcare costs for those with dependent children aged under 15 at the beginning of the academic year (or under 17 if they have special educational needs) and in registered or approved childcare.
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department for education


the ministerial department responsible for education, children's services, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England, and equalities..
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designated course


Alternative providers of higher education can apply for designation of some or all of their courses. When a course is designated, students attending it will be able to apply for student finance. Processing and analysis of applications for specific-course designation is the responsibility of HEFCE
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disabled students' allowances


help with extra costs a student might have as a direct result of their disability, long-term health condition, mental-health condition or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia or dyspraxia. DSAs are available to full and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students. They do not have to be paid back.
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gov.uk


the online home of government services and information in the UK. Student Finance England's online application can be found at gov.uk/studentfinance
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higher education


provided by a variety of universities and colleges to adults over the age of 16. Higher education normally involves courses working towards a degree level qualification, as opposed to further education.
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