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Esa, Pip, student loans, single mother and so confused

Hello im wondering if someone could shed some light on this.
I get income based esa (support group) and PIP (standard care) and housing benefit (i have to top it up by 100 every month to make rent as housing dont cover it all)
I get ctc of 47 pw (apparently i was over paid last yr 😑) and cb goes to credit union.
Im a current university student and ive just been given my entitlement. This is my 1st year.
It says
I get income based esa (support group) and PIP (standard care) and housing benefit (i have to top it up by 100 every month to make rent as housing dont cover it all)
I get ctc of 47 pw (apparently i was over paid last yr 😑) and cb goes to credit union.
Im a current university student and ive just been given my entitlement. This is my 1st year.
It says
Maintenance Loan £9916.00
Of which the Special Support Element equals: £3680.00
The Department for Work and Pensions won’t count £3,680.00 of the maximum Maintenance Loan
for living costs as student income when they work out what benefits you can get.
Is anyone/has anyone been in this situation? I know it will effect my esa, however im not sure how much they will reduce my award by. Im worrying out my mind 😭
Is anyone/has anyone been in this situation? I know it will effect my esa, however im not sure how much they will reduce my award by. Im worrying out my mind 😭
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I did ring the esa team but again they didnt have any odeas and said youll have to just check your payment when you get it - very unhelpful from jobcentre plus x
in addtion to the advice already given, I would suggest contacting Disability Rights UK. They have a wealth of knowledge regarding benefits and education:
https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/how-we-can-help/advice-and-information