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Financial support for parents and children
Lone parents in higher education: help over the holiday
The rules on Jobseeker's Allowance have changed, so if you're a lone parent on a full-time course you may be able to claim during the summer holiday - if you're available and looking for work
Lone parents
Guide to financial help for parents bringing up a child alone
Widowed parents
See if you qualify for Widowed Parent's Allowance, Bereavement Payment or Funeral Payment
Financial help for families on a low income
Guide to financial assistance available to families bringing up children on a low income
Help with the cost of your child's education
Find out about student loans, grants, bursaries and the Education Maintenance Allowance
Financial help for parents in education
If you are a student with children, or a parent who wishes to go back into education, there is plenty of financial help available to you
Getting help with preschool costs
Information about financial help available for childcare for working parents, lone parents and students
Child benefits (money, tax and benefits section)
Find out if you qualify for child benefits and how to claim
Child Trust Fund (money, tax and benefits section)
Get at least £250 from the government towards a long-term tax-free savings and investment account for each child born on or after 1 September 2002
Child Tax credit and Working Tax Credit (money, tax and benefits section)
Find out if you qualify and how to claim
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