Benefits

The majority of full-time students are not eligible for benefits while they are studying.

Please be aware
There are residency rules attached to eligibility for benefits.

Exceptions

Exceptions apply to:

lone parents with a dependent child/children. The age of your children can affect which benefits you are eligible for
students with disabilities or health conditions
students who are pensioners
student couples with at least one dependent child
students who have suspended their studies due to ill health or caring responsibilities

If you need advice about which benefits to claim or what counts as income then please contact us.