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Summer accommodation grant
Students who were in local authority care may get a grant of £1,330 if they rent accommodation, or £665 if they stay with friends or family (2024/25), to help with accommodation costs during the long vacation.1saas.gov.uk/full-time/support-for-care-experienced-students/care-experienced-accommodation-grant Income is not assessed and the grant is not repayable. It is usually a one-off payment in advance.