Masters degree and carers allowance

[Guest Another Spartacus]

Is there any way my son can do a Masters degree and get any type of funding or benefit.

 

He is presently a carer for his gran and will continue to be throughout.

 

He claims carers allowance and income support at the moment.

 

Thanks for any input you may be able to offer us

 

xx

[Nystagmite]

Is the course full time or part time?

[Guest Another Spartacus]

It will probably be part time Nyst due to his caring responsibilities

[reallymadwoman]

My daughter is studying for a first degree part time and only gets finance for course fees. She has continued to get carer's allowance and income support.

 

I believe that so long as the course is part time and there's no grants or loans for living costs then benefits aren't affected.

[mr_mastiff]

hi, funding is a nightmare but I have included a couple of site which might help you.

 

https://www.gov.uk/funding-for-postgraduate-study

http://www.findamasters.com/funding/guides/masters-funding-guide.aspx

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Funding_Postgraduate_Study

[Guest Another Spartacus]

Thanks for your support, I'll check out those sites.

 

Thanks x