Discretionary Learner Support
If you are aged 19 or over, on a further education course and facing financial hardship, you could get Discretionary Learner Support (DLS) to help with costs.
What you get depends on your circumstances. DLS can be used to help pay for:
- Childcare, if you’re aged 20 or over (if you’re 19 you can apply for Care to Learn instead)
- Accommodation and travel
- Course materials and equipment
- Other hardship needs
For more information on who qualifies and how to apply please visit the website: https://www.gov.uk/discretionary-learner-support
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This information has been collected from third party providers therefore Brighton and Hove Family Hubs and Brighton and Hove City Council cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. For further guidance please read Choosing Services Safely