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Adult Dependants' Grant for full-time students who financially support an adult - funding, how to apply, eligibility.
If you’re a full-time student in higher education and an adult depends on…
The maximum Adult Dependants’ Grant is: £3,545 for the 2025 to 2026…
To get an Adult Dependants’ Grant, another adult must depend on you…
Fill in the Adult Dependants’ Grant section on your main student finance…
If you’re coming to the UK, you’ll need to prove you have enough money to support yourself and any dependants in the UK.
Guidance on what to do if you're struggling financially as a result of your student finance entitlement being reduced, because you were overpaid.
Assesses knowledge of 4 concepts in financial decision making: knowledge of interest rates, interest compounding, inflation and risk diversification
A beginner's guide on assessing whether a proposed housing project is financially viable.
How to apply for student finance - when to apply, deadlines, proof of identity, parents, income, change an application.
Taking early retirement can affect the pension and benefits you get
Advice for institutions on the financial support young people may be able to access to help them participate in education and training.
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