There are a variety of education grants, loans and allowances that could help you or your children during different stages of education.
Depending on your circumstances, you could get:
- help with nursery fees
- help with travel costs and school trips, free school lunch, free milk
- Education Maintenance Allowance or other support for young people in further education or unwaged training.
How to claim
See help with education costs for more information, including details of how to claim.
You may also be able to get:
Further information
For more details, follow the links above or download a leaflet:
Over 16?
If you have a child aged between 16 and 19 years old, check the children over 16 page for specific information about benefits for this age group.
If you child has special needs they may be able to claim a range of benefits depending on their circumstances. See the over 16 with special needs page for relevant benefits.