A degree with UC LCWRA and PIP?

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ruri

Good Morning,
I was wondering if someone could advise me?
Is it possible to study and get student finance for fees when you are on LCWRA and PIP? I am unable to work due to mental health disabilities.
Thank you.

Ross_Alumni

Hi @ruri

how are you?

Thank you for your question, PIP isn't impacted by study so you should continue to receive it. I am uncertain about how your UC would be impacted, however I did find this information on the Disability Rights UK website, where they have a student FAQ section:

Most full-time students are not eligible for Universal Credit. However, there are some exceptions to this rule.

You can claim Universal Credit if you are receiving education and:

• are in non-advanced education, are under the age of 21 (or are 21 and reached that age while undertaking the course) and have no parental support;
• are responsible for a child or ‘qualifying young person’;
• are a single foster parent;
• are one of a couple, your partner is also a student and they are responsible for a child or qualifying young person (including as a foster parent);
• are over pension age and have a partner who has not reached that age;
• are waiting to return to your course after taking time out because of illness or caring responsibilities; or
• have a partner who is not a student (or who is able to claim Universal Credit as a student themselves).
• are entitled to attendance allowance, disability living allowance or personal independence payment and you have a “limited capability for work”.

If you have not already been assessed as having a “limited capability for work”, the DWP will refuse your Universal Credit claim. You should claim New Style (contributory) ESA on a ‘credits-only’ basis to have your limited capability for work assessed.