National Student Money Week 2025 - Student Carers - Resources
Social Security Scotland is raising awareness of the financial help available to carers at school, college or university during National Student Money Week (3-7 March 2025)
Social Security Scotland is raising awareness of the financial help available to carers at school, college or university during National Student Money Week (3-7 March 2025).
There are three payments available for student carers who are providing emotional, mental or physical support to someone they know who gets a disability benefit.
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Social Security Scotland has widened eligibility so that more unpaid carers in education can get financial support.
If you are looking after someone who gets a disability benefit for 35 hours a week or more, you might be able to get Carer Support Payment whilst you’re studying if you are
- over 16 and studying part-time
- over 20 and studying full-time
- aged 16 to 19 and studying full-time on certain courses
Find out more about accessing carers benefits whilst studying: https://bit.ly/CarerSupportPay...
