There is extra support in place for students with children, e.g., government funding for childcare and living costs. Student parents may also be eligible for some benefits, and are one of the target groups for Access to Learning Fund. Below is some information that may be of some use to you. If you can’t find what you are looking for please do come and see an FXU Student Adviser. We can go through your options and make sure you are getting all you are entitled to.
Useful Links
University College Falmouth Student Funding
Student Parents
Direct Gov
Direct Gov
Direct Gov
Cornwall Council
Gingerbread
Parentline
Child Support Agency
NHS Dentist
Citizens Advice Bureau
Woodlane Day Nursery
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in these advice pages. However, they cannot be regarded as a substitute for statutory regulations, or individual advice which is available from FXU Advisers.

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Exeter University Student Funding
Information for Exeter Students on all aspects of student finance including Access to Learning Fund and bursaries.
Information for UCF and Dartington Students on all aspects of student finance including Access to Learning Fund and bursaries.
Everything a student parent needs to know about students life
Childcare Grant and other help for students with children
General information on student finance with links to forms and guidance
General information on money, tax and benefits
Inforrmation on Council Tax and claiming Council Tax Exemption
Also, see FXU Council Tax leaflet in Useful Leaflet section
Support for Single Parents
Support group for parents with children with special needs
For information about claiming child maintenance
NHS Direct
For online health advice
How to find an NHS Dentist
Advice on benefits
Cornwall Family Information Service
Childcare and school directories
Childcare Provider (Tremough Campus Services)