Other financial support

Carer's Allowance is a benefit for people who care for someone, provided the person they care for receives certain benefits.

Deaf students might need extra support to access their university course. DSA is a grant for disabled students.

EMA is a benefit paid to students from low-income families, who are studying or live in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Universal Credit is for working age people who are on a low income or out of work to help with living and housing costs.

New style ESA is a benefit for people aged 16 or over who find it harder to work because of illness or a disability.

Access to Work provides money which you can use to pay for additional support or equipment at work. 

Grant-giving organisations can help people in need by providing funding or goods and services, such as equipment or holidays.

Some grant-giving charities may be able to help you to access a laptop or tablet to help you get online.