LCWRA and Masters /uni study

chrissy333
chrissy333 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi all. Am new to this site. So I was awarded LCWRA on UC recently due to bi polar mental health issues and depression. I have been accepted onto a Masters in Psychology and would like to study.  I've cancelled the start date twice since September 2022 and keen to try May 2023 start. Would I lose LCWRA or be reviewed if I study.? I'm not up to working and under a Mental health team too.... I'm on lower rate PIP too the last year or so. Help pls 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    Yes you can be a student while claiming UC with LCWRA and PIP. However, if there's a maintenance loan available to you it will affect the amount of UC you're entitled to, regardless of whether you decide to take that loan or not. PIP won't be affected because it's not means tested.

    If you do start Uni then you'll need to make sure you report the changes to UC.
  • chrissy333
    chrissy333 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    So they won't take the LCWRA off me for studying? 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    edited March 2023
    chrissy333 said:
    So they won't take the LCWRA off me for studying? 

    No but a maintenance loan will reduce your whole UC, depending on the amount of loan you receive. (if one is available)
  • chrissy333
    chrissy333 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Yes will be taking the student loan to do the course and pay the fees.  Do you have any legislation that supports this or UC DMs. I can't afford to lose that money right now with cost of living and I'm not well enough to work and have that pressure. The course is part time and they are aware of my disabilities etc re pausing or doing the course etc
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    Loans to pay fees are disregarded. It's only maintenance loans that affect it. If you receive a Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) this is also disregarded. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/Student-income-Universal-Credit

  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,921 Championing
    Hey @chrissy333. A warm welcome from me.

    You have mentioned struggling with your mental health at the moment. Do you have the support you need and deserve in place at the moment?

    I am hearing you are currently under a mental health team. However, I appreciate the effectiveness of mental health teams is different for everyone.

    Well done on the acceptance of a Master's in Psychology. How are you feeling about the idea of studying this at the moment?

    I am wishing you the best of luck with this. Please don’t hesitate to let us know if there’s anything else we can do to support you :)

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/929550#Comment_929550

    I'm rather concerned about this comment because of the use of the word "bias." If this is regarding the question you posted, I answered your question but I wasn't biased towards you so I'm quite confused here.

  • Community_Scope
    Community_Scope Posts: 2,140 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @pumpkin221e, I'm sorry you felt that you faced a bias. Our members here strive to be as helpful as possible and may ask questions to better understand your particular situation. I hope you continue to use the community and find it a positive experience.

  • Community_Scope
    Community_Scope Posts: 2,140 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @pumpkin221e, as mentioned previously, members will ask questions to fully understand your situation so they can provide the right information. This is not to make things more difficult, it is to ensure the correct advice is given as a lot of questions asked here can be quite complex.

    If there are anymore comments that concern you, please use our report function.

    Kind regards,

    Rachel

  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,713 Championing

    Hi @pumpkin221e, I've sent you a message in your community account inbox.

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