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4 years 8 months ago #250658 by ethertwist
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Hi,
I'm supporting a student who is considering taking a break from studies. Student Finance England (SFE) would no longer consider them a student so would stop funding but the DWP would still consider them a full-time student so they wouldn't be able to claim benefits.
However, the student is not well enough to work. I can find some information that suggests that they could claim benefits if they are taking a break due to ill-health but it's not very clear on whether they would qualify for ESA/UC. She is planning on apply for PIP.
I would be grateful if you could advise on what would be available to them.
Many thanks,
Kim
I'm supporting a student who is considering taking a break from studies. Student Finance England (SFE) would no longer consider them a student so would stop funding but the DWP would still consider them a full-time student so they wouldn't be able to claim benefits.
However, the student is not well enough to work. I can find some information that suggests that they could claim benefits if they are taking a break due to ill-health but it's not very clear on whether they would qualify for ESA/UC. She is planning on apply for PIP.
I would be grateful if you could advise on what would be available to them.
Many thanks,
Kim
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4 years 8 months ago #250667 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Student Intermission - Claiming Benefits
Kim
The only benefit available will be Universal Credit, as a full time student but she may be barred but she should still attempt a claim.
A claim for New Style ESA will require her to have worked in the last two full Tax Years.
Gordon
The only benefit available will be Universal Credit, as a full time student but she may be barred but she should still attempt a claim.
A claim for New Style ESA will require her to have worked in the last two full Tax Years.
Gordon
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4 years 8 months ago #250694 by ethertwist
Replied by ethertwist on topic Student Intermission - Claiming Benefits
Thanks for your reply. I shall advise her to apply for UC. She has worked over the past 2 years so she may have enough contributions to apply for ESA too.
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