Becoming a student on LCWRA

julasma12

Hi, I have a few questions about the process of becoming a student when I'm receiving LCWRA

I've had lcwra for about 3 years, it has been a lifeline for me and my illness. I've been receiving treatment and support which has allowed me to pluck up some courage to attempt university again which im really happy about. I've read up as much as i can about lcwra/uc/student etc but I'm struggling to understand when the best time would be to let my journal know that I'm about to be a student. I do understand that becoming a full time student means i will likely lose my LCWRA award as well as UC overall but I am prepared for that, I don't think i fall into the category of people who are eligible for lcwra and student loans. My main concern is the dates on when its best to tell UC, im very nervous about getting it wrong and messing things up.

At the moment I receive support for my rent, but will be moving back with parents on the 27th of this month so I planned to let UC know this on the day i move out, i get paid every 7th and my assessment period is 1st-31st so i believe letting them know on that day is fine as its within my assessment period. I officially enroll as a student on the 15th of September, so I'm not sure whether I need to tell UC well before this or if i can tell them closer to the date. I wasn't sure if I should tell them around the same time that I tell them that Im moving but Im worried that will effect my payment for september. I'm prepared to stop receiving UC after septembers payment, but in the meantime I just want to get an idea on the best times to tell them as I dont have a work coach so its understandably difficult to get in touch with someone on the journal sometimes and I dont want to get any dates wrong or end up with any overpayments.

Any advice is really appreciated! I'm a big worrier with stuff like this and like to get ahead on things which can sometimes create even more worry! if ive got any of this wrong please let me know!

thanks!!!😁