Supporting Young Adult Student Carers

We will need evidence to prove your Young Carer's status. This evidence should detail your caring responsibilities and not why the person you care for needs support.

• evidence you were in receipt of Carers Allowance before starting your current course
• or a letter of support on headed note paper or organisation email from : a third-party professional, e.g. school Teacher, Personal Tutor, GP or medical professional or carers support group or support worker

The letter or email should include the following information:

• your name,
• who you care for - parent, friend, partner etc
• Confirm that you are the primary carer for this person
• briefly detail the care you provide

A Young Carer is Someone under the age of 25, when they started their course, who looks after a member of the family, partner or friend with a physical or sensory disability, learning disability, medical condition, mental health issues or someone addicted to drugs, alcohol or gambling.

If you are a Carer who is paid a salary for your caring duties or are in receipt of Carer's Allowance you are not eligible for this bursary.

Eligibility:

To be eligible students must be:

• a full time undergraduate or postgraduate taught home
• be under 25 when you started your course
• be eligible for funding as a ''home'' UK student
• and be an unpaid primary carer for a family member or friend with an illness or disability, mental health condition or an addiction.