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Benefits and uni

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googlyeyedpirate · 26/02/2019 09:15

I study with the OU and have been claiming ESA but expecting that to end soon (waiting to hear from assessment)

I don't want to have to give up my studying which in the long run would lead to a career

But obviously need to pay my rent (council) etc and support my child

I didn't go to university as a teen, could I potentially increase my studying to do it faster and apply for a student loan for living as well to come off benefits?

Or is that just mad?

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Eviecee · 09/03/2019 10:36

If you arecon universal credit rhey reduce the amount you get due to any student finance you receive. This is not the case if you're on tax credits

sashh · 09/03/2019 10:34

Yes you can.

I'm out of date re benefits these days but you used to be able to claim benefits as a single parents as well as getting a student loan.

You will need to be studying at least 50% of a full time course.

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