What assistance can care leavers receive from their local authority to access higher education?
All former relevant children who are starting university before their 25th birthday will be entitled to a one-off higher education bursary of a minimum of £2,000 from their local authority. Care leavers may also be entitled to financial assistance through contributions to their expenses or making a grant under Section 23CA of the Children Act 1989. Regulation 9 of the Care Leavers (England) Regulations 2010 specifies that the authority must provide assistance to meet any needs in relation to education, training or employment, as provided for in his or her pathway plan, and that this support may be in cash. However, any further financial support they receive from the local authority will depend on the young person’s individual situation. Most care leavers wishing to go to university will also be able to access student loans.
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