Government Funding and Support

As a higher education student, you may be eligible for the following support (depending on your circumstances and if you meet eligible criteria).

Student Finance England

Student finance for undergraduatesStudent finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.

Parents' Learning AllowanceParents' Learning Allowance for full-time students with children - funding, apply, eligibility.

Adult Dependants' GrantAdult Dependants' Grant for full-time students who financially support an adult - funding, how to apply, eligibility.

Childcare GrantChildcare Grants for full-time students in higher education - grants, CCG1, CCG2 forms, how to apply, eligibility

Help if you're a student with a learning difficulty, health problem or disabilityDisabled Students' Allowance is extra money for higher education students - DSA1 forms, eligibility, how to apply, needs assessment.

Local Councils and Additional Support

Hastings and Ore Household Support Fund

Lewes and Eastbourne Household Support Fund

Cost of living supportFind out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.

Applying for a Discretionary Housing Payment

Warm Welcome CampaignThe Warm Welcome Campaign exists to turn poverty and isolation into warmth and welcome through the power of local Spaces made by and for the community. ‍

Free data for those in need.

Free confidential and impartial advice on things affecting peoples lives.

Student Finance England Socials

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