Grants
Grants are:
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non-repayable
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aim to help you pay for your everyday living costs and course equipment/books
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dependent on your individual circumstances and household income (means-tested)
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divided into three instalments over three terms during the academic year and paid directly into your bank account.
You may be eligible for one of the following:
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Maintenance Grant in 2012
up to £2,984 for pre-2012 current students
up to £3,250 for 2012 NEW entrants
or
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Special Support Grant in 2012 - If the student has an underlying entitlement to benefits (for example students with children (lone parent), or disabled) they should request this grant when applying, so the benefits department will not include it as income.
up to £2,984 for pre-2012 current students
up to £3,250 for 2012 NEW entrants
Other grants
If you, the student, have dependents you may be able to claim some of the following non-repayable grants and benefits:
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Adult Dependents Grant (£2,642 max)
State benefits
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Working Tax Credit
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Child Tax Credit
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Child Benefit
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Housing Benefit
Most full-time students cannot claim benefits. However, some students may be eligible (lone parents/disabled) during term time and may be able to claim in full over the summer - please check with a student funding adviser.
Disclaimer
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