Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 29655

Mature Students: Finance

Tabled: 6 February 2025
Answered: 11 February 2025

Question

Adam Thompson

LabourErewash

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 Timms
Successive 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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