I am independent from my parents.
With Student Finance, independence could be granted:
- if a student is over the age of 25 years on the first day of the course,
- if a student has children,
- if they are without family support
If you're applying as an independent student, visit Student Finance England - Independent Student Finance for further guidance and support. Content provided by Student Finance England.
The Money Advice website also provides guidance on claiming a full maintenance loan for Independence, Estranged or Care leavers status.
You can also find out about claiming support from the University for independence status on Student Support Team
