Can you study as an adult on benefits?

bluefox

Hi, I’m wondering if I’m unemployed. Would I be able to study, as an adult and claim benefits?

I don’t know what the rules are but I eventually want to make something of my life. But at 38, it’s going to be tough. 

poppy123456

Yes you can. However, if there’s a maintenance loan available to you then it will affect means tested benefits such as Universal Credit. Even if you decide not to take that loan. 

bluefox

Hi poppy,

Can you be a student on normal UC (with commitments), LCW and LCWRA?

also, I believe you can also claim UC, as a student, if you have PIP?

is this correct?

poppy123456

When you've been found to have LCWRA you have no commitments. 

bluefox said:

also, I believe you can also claim UC, as a student, if you have PIP?

is this correct?

I already answered your question in my previous comment. 

bluefox

Okay, thank you.