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There is a range of different financial packages available to support looked after children, especially for accommodation.
In all cases you need to contact your local authority to find out what is available in your area.
Financial support for looked after children is likely to be additional to the Higher Education Grant and university bursaries.
Care Leaver's Grant
If you were in care just before you started your course, or when you were 16 years old, you may get extra financial help with paying for accommodation. This is only applicable if you are under 21 on the first day of your course.
The Frank Buttle Trust "Grants for Students and Trainees Scheme"
offers young people from a care background; grants, school fees and other financial support to assist their entry into higher education courses.
To apply for a grant or for more information about how the Trust might be able to help, you can contact:-
England
The Frank Buttle Trust,
Audley House,
13 Palace Street,
London SW1E 5HX
Tel: 020 7828 7311
email: info@buttletrust.org
Scotland
The Frank Buttle Trust,
PO Box 5075,
G78 4WA
Tel: 01505 850 437
email: scotland@buttletrust.org
Wales
The Frank Buttle Trust,
PO Box 7,
Rhayader LD6 5WB
Tel: 01597 870 060
email: wales@buttletrust.org
Northern Ireland
The Frank Buttle Trust,
PO Box 484,
Belfast BT6 OYA
Tel: 02890 64 11 64
e-mail: buttleni@btconnect.com
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