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benefits and moving and Studying at University

Hello, I am wanting to find out information with regards to ESA benefit (income related) and Pip that I receive. I have been given a place at Uni and am trying to stay on my ESA. If I rent my own room will I be classed as living on my own in order to get a severe disability premuim, which I believe is more benefical that switching over to Universal Credit. Can you please advise.
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Being a student can impact your benefits, will you be applying for a maintenance loan via student finance?
PIP won't be affected. Your ESA will depend on your studies. Are you planning on studying full-time or part time?
Disability Rights UK has a Students FAQ page which includes benefits.
Here is a helpline for disabled students which you might find helpful:
Opening hours: 11am-1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
email: [email protected]
Our advisors can advise and support disabled people who are studying or wish to study at any level on full-time or part-time education or training courses if
You can get help with the costs of:
Please do let us know how you get on and if there is anything else we can do to help.
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