Information for students who are parents

Money can be a huge source of anxiety for many students. We offer a number of bursaries for students (please note that additional eligibility criteria will apply).

Students on an NHS course may also be eligible for additional funding through the NHS Bursaries scheme, and students studying social work may be eligible for a social work bursary.

For students experiencing financial difficulties, there are additional funds available to support you during your studies.

Information about different types of early education and childcare providers in the local area (Kingston and Richmond) can be found on the Achieving for Children website. You can also search local early education and childcare settings on the Childcare search.

Students who live in the borough of Kingston upon Thames may be able to access additional funding through the Household Support Fund. For more information about the eligibility criteria, please visit the Kingston Council website.

If you live outside the borough, you should check your local council's website for information about support in your area.

We are currently unable to offer rooms for students with children in halls of residence. However all students can access advice around private renting, living at home and commuting to the University.

Kingston University has a team of dedicated advisers who can support you with queries and issues around money and housing. You can contact them by emailing studentfunding@kingston.ac.uk.

Students who are able to access funding from Student Finance and who have children may be able to access additional funding through the Childcare Grant and Parents' Learning Allowance.

If you are accessing Universal Credit, or other benefits, becoming a full-time student may impact what you are eligible for. You must notify the Department of Work and Pensions if you are starting a university degree, to make sure you are paid the correct amount.

The charity Turn2us has a helpful guide to students' eligibility for benefits.

Our dedicated Careers and Employability Service can help you prepare for life after you graduate. Whether it's working on your CV, securing work experience, learning how to talk to employers about any family responsibilities and flexible working or applying for graduate roles, the team can support you.

Beyond Barriers offers you the opportunity to be matched with a professional mentor to help you develop your skills, realise your ambitions, and achieve your goals.

University is about so much more than your degree. KU Extra is the platform where you can sign up to extra-curricular activities and events, these are wide ranging and flexible so you can engage around your parenting responsibilities.

Many students will work part-time alongside their studies where possible. As well as giving you a bit of extra cash, part-time work can really boost your CV.

There are a number of flexible part-time work opportunities offered through the University such as becoming a Student Ambassador. Most opportunities are promoted on The University's Careers and Employability platform Handshake.