Finance
Is your child is planning to stay in learning after Year 11? If so you'll be pleased to know that there are various sources of money available to help pay for travel, books, equipment for their course and other things.
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Will there be any funding in place for the next academic year to replace the EMA?
From September 2011 an enhanced discretionary learner support fund will be available. It will be managed by schools, colleges and training providers. The government says that this will enable closer targeting of resource to individual young people who have a real financial barrier to participation.
Young people who are currently receiving the EMA will continue to receive it to the end of this academic year. Those who are continuing their education next September and need financial help with learning costs may be eligible for support from the enhanced discretionary learner support fund.
Do schools or colleges have money available to help with the cost of studying?
Your child’s school or college may have a Learner Support Fund to help with the cost of studying or pay for equipment needed for a course like Hairdressing or Catering.
For more information go to the Adult Learning website.
What help is available if my child is a parent themselves?
If your child is a parent or carer under 20 years old and they want to carry on studying or go back into education or training then Care to Learn can help with childcare costs. To discuss this in more detail contact the Care to Learn helpline on 0845 600 2809 or visit the Care to Learn website.
Or you can call into your local Connexions centre and talk to one of their Advisors about this.
What if my child is over 19 years old?
If your child is over 19 and are going back to study for their first Level 2 or Level 3 qualification then they may be able to get Adult Learning Grant which consists of up to £30 a week to help with costs whilst studying. Check out all the facts at the Adult Learning website.
What help is available for my child if they are studying for a degree or a Foundation degree?
If your child decides to go to university, then there is lots of financial support available to them to help pay for the costs of studying a degree or foundation degree. See DirectGov: Money for University for more information.
