You're eligible for support if you are:
- Aged 25 or under at the time of enrolment
- Assessed as a ‘home' student by the university
- Enrolled on an undergraduate course or a PGCE
- Eligible for the full maintenance loan from Student Finance
- Able to provide a letter from a carers network, local authority or a professional (such as a GP or teacher) to prove your young adult carer status
Financial support
If you're a young adult carer at Kingston University and have been assessed as a 'home' student for fee purposes, you are eligible for:
- A Young Adult Carer Bursary of between £500 and £1000, depending on your household income
- Priority for the Kingston Bursary, if you meet all the criteria
Accommodation support
As a young adult carer you'll get:
- A priority place in hall
- Access to 365-day accommodation after your first year (where available, and as long as you meet the conditions in the halls licence agreement)
- Guidance for living in private accommodation
- Signposting to relevant services for comprehensive housing advice
