Young Adult Carers

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