Going to uni

saram
saram Online Community Member Posts: 48 Connected
in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi I'm currently on lcwra and pip due to my mental health making me incapable of working since about a year ago now I have been considering applying to university how would that affect my disability payment 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    As you've already been found to have LCWRA and you're claiming PIP then being a student doesn't affect your UC. However, if there's a maintenance loan available to you then this will reduce your UC, whether you choose to take that loan or not. Students and UC is very complicated so i'd advise you to get some expert advice. The Disabled Students Helpline would be the best people to speak to. https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/disabled-students-helpline

    PIP isn't affected.


  • saram
    saram Online Community Member Posts: 48 Connected
    Thank you I will contact them tomorrow 😊 thanks so much for your help
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,863 Championing
    Hello @saram

    Glad to see you had your query answered :) What are you thinking of studying at university? 
  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 15,455 Championing
    I thought about going to uni last year at college but didn't think it was for me.
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,921 Championing
    It's ok if it's not for you @durhamjaide2001. Not everything is for everyone  :)

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