ESA and learners loan
jh8751
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Hi
Just wondered if you could give me some advice.
I have been on contribution based ESA in the support group for several years now (was incapacity benefit) although I’m still trying to manage my condition I was looking into a college course. This is 2 hours a week but would also mean I would need to volunteer 12 hours a week. At this moment I’m not sure if I’m capable but would like to try. However to do this course I would need a student loan to cover the course fee.
I have phoned the benefits agency and they said I can do the course but if I get any kind of student loan it can effect my benefits?
I don’t want to start the course and lose all my benefits. And then not be able to cope with the course due to my health.
Are you able to provide any advice on this?
Thank you
Just wondered if you could give me some advice.
I have been on contribution based ESA in the support group for several years now (was incapacity benefit) although I’m still trying to manage my condition I was looking into a college course. This is 2 hours a week but would also mean I would need to volunteer 12 hours a week. At this moment I’m not sure if I’m capable but would like to try. However to do this course I would need a student loan to cover the course fee.
I have phoned the benefits agency and they said I can do the course but if I get any kind of student loan it can effect my benefits?
I don’t want to start the course and lose all my benefits. And then not be able to cope with the course due to my health.
Are you able to provide any advice on this?
Thank you
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Hi,Question is answered on your other post here. https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/50753/esa-and-learners-loan#latest
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