Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 29655
Mature Students: Finance
Tabled: 6 February 2025
Answered: 11 February 2025
Question
Adam Thompson
Labour — Erewash
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Education on financial support available for mature students with caring responsibilities.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsSuccessive Governments have held the principle that the benefit system does not normally support full-time students. Rather, they are supported by the educational maintenance system. Part-time students can receive Carer’s Allowance if they meet the entitl...
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