Answered By: Financial Guidance
Last Updated: Jan 04, 2024 Views: 133

What is the Care Leaver / Foyer / Estranged Student Award? 

The Care Leaver / Foyer / Estranged Student Award is an award which provides financial assistance to students who:

  • Are leaving a care background; OR
  • Have lived in a Foyer or other homeless project; OR
  • Are estranged from their parents (and can demonstrate this estrangement). 

Am I eligible and how do I apply? 

Students must be a Home / UK student and meet our eligibility criteria to apply. All applicants should read the following web pages / information for full eligibility criteria and closing dates: 

You can apply by completing the Care Leaver / Foyer / Estranged Student Award Application Form which can be accessed via the Student Hub - Care Leaver / Foyer / Estranged Student Award. If you are submitting an application please ensure that you submit a complete application with all supporting documents / evidence as this will ensure that we can process your application (and pay any subsequent award) quicker. 

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