2013 to 2014

Full-time students with children could get up to £1,508 a year to help with their learning costs. This is called Parents' Learning Allowance.

The money can help pay for books, study materials and travel. How much you get depends on your household income.

Parents' Learning Allowance:

• doesn't have to be paid back
• is paid on top of your other student finance
• won't affect your benefits or tax credit

2014 to 2015

Full time students could get up to £1,523 a year.

Depending on your household income, in 2013 to 2014 you could get between £50 and £1,508 a year.

It’s usually paid in 3 instalments direct to your bank account, one at the start of each term.

Parents' Learning Allowance is paid on top of your other student finance and doesn't have to be paid back.

2014 to 2015

Full time students could get up to £1,523 a year.

If you’re a student from England with dependent children you may qualify if you’re taking:

• a full-time undergraduate course
• an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) course

You don’t need to be paying for childcare to qualify.

You can apply for the Parents' Learning Allowance when you apply for student finance.

After you apply

After you apply you’ll get a letter telling you how much you can get.

At the end of the academic year you’ll be asked to complete a Confirmation of Income form. This is to make sure you’ve been paid the right amount.