Finance

If you are a parent or carer under 20 and you want to carry on studying or go back to 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 0800 121 8989 or visit direct.gov.uk in the links tab.

Generally financial support for students in Higher Education comes in two forms - money to help you pay for your studies (tuition fees) and money to help you pay your normal living expenses such as rent, food and bills (student loan). It is highly likely that you will have to repay much of this money when you leave HE and find work however it is worth pointing out that there is additional financial support available for those who come from lower income families and also that you do not need to repay money until you are earning above a certain salary every year.

If you are over 19 and are going back to study full time for your first Level 2 or Level 3 qualification then you may be able to get ?30 a week to help with costs whilst your studying. This will depend on your household income. Check out all the facts at direct.gov.uk in the links tab.

Dance and drama Awards are available from 22 private dance and drama schools in England. Whether you qualify depends on your age, nationality or residency status. For more information go to Direct.gov.uk or speak to a Connexions Personal Adviser.