We don’t have a specific grant definition. However, the Department has adopted guidance to clarify the term grant. Grant – The term grant refers to any financial assistance from the Department to assist disadvantaged people. For example, a grant that funds school trips and sports training for disadvantaged pupils. Student – A person is a student if they are enrolled in or on a course, or they have taken an independent training course. They are not a student for welfare purposes if they have no other source of income. They can also be referred to as a dependent student or a student in receipt of a grant. Some forms of private sector grants can also be taken into account including the Universal Credit. It is the Department’s recommendation that the term “receive” is replaced by “participate” on all official forms.
I am being given assistance for my disability and want to give it back. What happens to what I have given to the Department? Grant – For your disability you can give it back. Grants from the Department can be used for: personal assistance
caregiver’s allowance
work and support allowance Disability benefit – Disabled recipients may receive a lower amount than their non-disabled non-dependant. Some disabled benefit recipients may have their benefits reduced by half because of their disability.
I have taken a work experience course. Is this work-related aid? Work experience was designed to increase vocational aspirations, and some courses have an associated financial support for participants. Work experience may also contribute to a person’s learning, training or education.
I am learning English as a second language – can I get financial support if I am a student? Students who earn £8.21 or more per week in earnings are automatically eligible for financial support. However, student loans to support further studies may need to be repaid.
Help with household bills? Some council tax bills can only be paid by people whose income is above a certain ceiling as per the council tax threshold. Other bills are assessed using a sliding scale. If you want help paying bills, or if you feel you need help with household bills, call the free helplines below: Community Housing
Council Housing
Income Support
National Carers Advice Service (NCAS)
Council Tenant Advice Service (CTAS)
Councils’ Tenancy Service
Housing Benefit
Pensions
Universal Credit Advice line for tenants, private landlords and Citizens Advice for households that receive or ask for support with Housing Benefit, Pension Credit,
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