Student finance grant worth £1,963 which thousands of parents are missing out on
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGaining a degree qualification can make all the difference when it comes to accessing better opportunities and better pay in the workplace, but it can be very difficult for adults with children to go to university while still finding money for school uniform and to put food on the table.
But there is help out there for parents who want to get their degree. The Parents' Learning Allowance is a means-tested cash grant that is paid directly into your account while you study to help with your living costs while you learn.
Depending on your household income, this sum can be as much as £1,963 in cash that you do not have to pay back or add on to your student debt.
The allowance is designed to help mature students with children to access education and gain skills that could help them earn more in the workforce - but there are rules on who gets the grants, as well as how much they get. READ MORE: Martin Lewis issues message to anyone with £5,000 in their bank accounts To get the grant, you must be enrolled in a full-time Higher Education course, or similar teacher training qualification, and have child dependents.
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