Hi, my name is tracyc42! Would applying to college affect my entitlement to benefits?

tracyc42

Hi im on esa support group and enhanced pip both parts, i applied to college not thinking for one minitue i would get offered a place i did can i accept this place or would it affect my entitlement to benefits?. I dont want to try something for myself to make me worse in the end up.thanks

bg844

Unless there’s a maintenance loan available, you will be fine and do not need to notify.

tracyc42

Thank you so i dont need to inform them what about when i apply for my fees to be paid? I thought once i applied they would be notified?im just looking to see whats best i have been ill with cancer but im in remission now.thanks

bg844

If there’s a maintenance loan available then you will have to report these to ESA. If it’s just applying for your course fees to be paid and you don’t get any money from this then that’s fine, ESA do not need to be notified and payments will continue.

PIP is unaffected regardless.

tracyc42

Thank you so much for your help i thought once i applied for fees it would all go downhill from there i just feel i would like to do something for myself. I had stage 3b cervical cancer and nearly died im only 42. I wouldnt be looking to get any loans just my fees paid. Is it the dwp that pays the fees?just keeping myself right. Thank you for replys.

poppy123456

tracyc42 said:

 I wouldnt be looking to get any loans just my fees paid. Is it the dwp that pays the fees?

As advised, even though you may not be looking for any maintenance loans, if there's a maintenance loan available to you it will affect any means tested benefits you're claiming. Even if you decide not to take that loan.

DWP do not pay student course fees, you will need a student loan for this.

tracyc42

Thank you for reply youve helped me so much i think i will give it a try x