Special Support Grant

• You do not have to pay this money back.

• Students who are likely to qualify for this grant include lone parents, student couples with children and some disabled students.

• If you are eligible to receive income-related benefits like Income Support and Housing Benefit you will probably qualify for this grant.

• This grant doesn't affect the amount of Student Loan for Maintenance you can borrow.

• Jobcentre Plus and HM Revenue & Customs do not count the Special Support Grant for working out your entitlement to benefits or tax credits.

• If you get the Special Support Grant you will not receive the Maintenance Grant
  

The amount of Special Support Grant you can receive in 2007/2008 will depend on your household income :

• You can use the Student loan and grant calculator to work out your entitlement. The calculator asks you for details about your financial circumstances, and gives you an estimate of how much Special Support Grant you might receive.
• To find out how to apply for this grant, go to Applying for financial support