Answered By: Financial Guidance
Last Updated: Dec 12, 2023 Views: 37

What is the Carers Award? 

The Carers Award is a fund which provides financial assistance to students who are responsible for the care of a relative due to a disability, chronic or terminal illness, mental health problem or similar, and provide care for that person on a full-time basis. The support available is up to a maximum of £2,000.

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 and information for full eligibility criteria and closing dates: 

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

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