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Students and pupils - don't miss out on cash help
Some students and pupils can study full-time and still get benefits. Many more can study part-time and claim. There is an array of grants, loans, allowances, funds, passes, cards, bursaries and charitable help which may help you to study in Manchester!
On the New Deal for 18-24 years
Study options are explained
On the New Deal for people aged 25 years or over
Study options are explained
Unemployed, aged 19-59 years and not on the New Deal
There are several options to study part-time and keep your Jobseeker's Allowance
Age 16-19 years
More options for 16-18 year olds, plus a positive change for some 19 year olds
Single Parents
You might be entitled to benefits and tax credits when studying
Long-term sick or disabled
You might be entitled to benefits or other help when studying
Pension Age
You might be entitled to benefits when studying
Carers
Check out the 21 hour rule and other options
Overseas Students
Most overseas students coming to the UK to study from outside the European Union are barred from claiming social security benefits, which are 'public funds'. There might be some temporary help.
Council Tax
There is some extra help for students, but please read the full details.
Grants, Loans, Fees and Benefits - non-advanced courses
Information on the range of help available to people studying up to and including 'A' level or AVCE
Grants, Loans, Fees and Benefits - advanced courses
Information on the range of help available to people studying degree level and NHS courses
Do Grants, Loans and Fees affect my benefits?
Some benefits are affected, whilst other benefits and tax credits ignore payments to students.
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