Financial support when in education or training

We will not pay university tuition fees for you if you want to go to university.

You will need to check you eligibility and apply to Student Finance England to get a Tuition Fee Loan.

You will also need a Maintenance Loan to pay for your living expenses. Care leavers are entitled to claim the maximum amount for a maintenance loan. Living expenses include:

• Food
• Household bills, such as gas and electric
• Travel expenses
• Internet access

(If you want to do post graduate study you will need to apply for a Master's Loan or Doctoral Loan).

These loans will need to be repaid after your degree course has ended and once you are earning more than a figure set by the Government.  

You should apply for these loans as soon as you start the university UCAS process. Your worker or carer will be able to support you with the application. 

Check student finance eligibility and apply