If not already receiving them, students with dependents can apply for Tax Credits through HM Revenue & Customs.
Eligible undergraduate students with dependents can apply for grants and allowances and will receive these on top of their tuition fee and maintenance loans:
Help with childcare costs
Both undergraduate and postgraduate students may be eligible for government help with childcare costs through tax-free childcare, 2, 3 and 4 year old free childcare, (15 hours over 38 weeks) or (11 hours over 50 weeks), 3 and 4 year old free childcare (30 hours over 38 weeks) or (22 hours over 50 weeks), tax credits, universal childcare, care to learn.
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