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Student Finance - Adult Dependants' Grant

I am applying for the sfe Adult Dependants' Grant, for my father he receives benefit and no taxable income. would I be able to apply even though I don't support him finically but as he receives benefits such as housing benefit, child benefit, income support, cares allowance for my younger sister and council tax credit.
Any information will be appreciated thanks
Original post by Hehajlaha
I am applying for the sfe Adult Dependants' Grant, for my father he receives benefit and no taxable income. would I be able to apply even though I don't support him finically but as he receives benefits such as housing benefit, child benefit, income support, cares allowance for my younger sister and council tax credit.
Any information will be appreciated thanks

Hi there,

Your Father would need to be financially dependent on you for you to be eligible for the Adult Dependent Grant. We need to see evidence that you support him financially, from the information you've provided you would not be eligible for the Grant.

Thanks,
Ross

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