Adult Dependants' Grant

The Adult Dependants' Grant is a grant to help with everyday costs if you're financially responsible for another adult while you're studying as a full-time undergraduate student. This grant is available to tuition fee and living cost students in Northern Ireland and is paid directly to the student. The grant does not need to be repaid unless you're overpaid or leave your course early. You can apply for Adult Dependants' Grant alongside any other available finance as part of your student finance application each year. The quickest way to apply is to sign into your student finance account. Adult Dependants' Grant will affect any income-related benefits and tax credits you may receive.