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Government grants

The UK Government offers several grants that don’t need to be paid back to help with the costs of higher education.

Disabled Students’ Allowance

What it is:
If you have a disability or a specific learning difference such as dyslexia, you can get a Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) to help to pay for any equipment and support you need.

Who it's for:
Full-time/part-time undergraduates and postgraduates are eligible for DSAs on top of any other loans, grants and bursaries.

Further details:
For further information and details on how to apply, visit gov.uk.

Childcare Grant

What it is:
Help with your learning costs.

Who it's for:
Full-time students with children in registered or approved childcare can apply for a Childcare Grant to help with these costs in term time and holidays.

Further details:
For further information and details on how to apply, visit gov.uk.

Funding for armed forces personnel

What it is:
Help with covering your funding thanks to the Ministry of Defence's ELCAS scheme.

Who it's for:
Members (or recent members) of the Armed Forces.

Further details:
For further information and details on how to apply, visit our or see the ELCAS website

NHS Learning Support Fund Training Grant

What it is:
A non-repayable payment of £5,000 to eligible home students each academic year and additional payments worth up to a total of £3,000 per academic year for students in specialisms or regions struggling to recruit or to help students cover childcare costs.

Who it's for:
Full-time, undergraduate students on the following courses: Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Children's and Young People's, and MNurse), Midwifery Practice, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Paramedic Science.

Further details:
For further information and details on how to apply, visit The NHS Business Services Authority website.