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Old 20-08-2019, 22:44   #2296
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Re: The state benefits system mega-thread.

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter View Post
Exactly, but How much of these loans to pay the fees will have to be written off?

Yep, students could claim Housing Benefit, how much depended on their level of grant, if they had a part time job, if their parents paid a deed of covenant etc.

In the summer, Christmas and Easter holidays, students could claim Unemployment Benefit/Supplementary Benefit/Income Support and receive more help towards their rent during these periods.

There were also extra things available, such as travel to visit parents if the student lived away, extra money for disability, maturity etc.

Edit: It's worth noting that certain groups of students can still claim social security benefits whilst a student eg lone parents, the disabled etc.
Lot of ifs there for claiming HB. As I said, at the time I tried to get benefits for Xmas and Easter and was told "no".
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