Studying while on UC?
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jayk01
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I'm on universal credit but would like to study creative writing, this would help out in the long run with the job I have in mind any tips?
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Disability Gamechanger - 2019
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Thanks @Ami2301 for the tag.Hi and welcomeWhether or not you can claim UC and be a student will depend on your circumstances and what course it is.May i ask if it's full time college course you're planning on doing? Will you be claiming any maintenance loans or is there a maintenance loan available to you? If so then any loan will affect the amount of UC that you're entitled to.Do you also claim either PIP or DLA or do you have dependent children?
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
Hi @jayk01 welcome to the communityLouise Hesketh
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Hello and welcome to the community its always nice to see new members. It sounds great that you are thinking of taking up study and creative writing is something that sounds like a very interesting subject. Maybe you could post some if your work on here ?
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Hi @jayk01 and a warm welcome to the community! If you ever have any questions about being a disabled student (particularly around benefits) you can call the disabled students helpline.
I hope this helps.
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