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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

a college or university that offers higher education courses.

the income of the student's parent(s). Depending on their income, parents may have to contribute towards the living costs of their student children. If the student's parents are separated or divorced, the income of whichever parent they are financially dependent on will be considered. The income of any relevant partner of this parent will [..]

for independent students who are married, in a civil partnership or living with a partner, the income of their husband, wife or partner will be taken into account.