lcwra part time study query

Stargazer23
Stargazer23 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
in Education and skills

I am in receipt of the lcwra element for uc (no pip and I’m not applying for it). I would like to attend a college on a part time basis. I’m inquiring would my lcwra claim be placed at risk if I were to pursue a college course. I have the understanding that a full time course would jeopardise the claim.

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  • Morgan_Alumni
    Morgan_Alumni Posts: 782 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hello @Stargazer23. Studying sounds like a great idea. What sort of course are you hoping to study? It should only impact your UC claim if you are entitled to any financial support, such as maintenance loans.

  • Stargazer23
    Stargazer23 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    Hello thanks for your reply, no maintenance loan is required so it’s safe to say it should be a clear road ahead. I’m going to study social science / policy.

  • Morgan_Alumni
    Morgan_Alumni Posts: 782 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    edited November 2024

    They're both very interesting subjects, especially combined @Stargazer23. Best of luck with the course and we'd love to hear how you get on.

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing

    You need to make sure it's part time and not full time, many courses have little hours but can still be full time.

    You said a maintenance loan is not required. If there's a maintenance loan available to you then it will affect your UC, even if you decide not to take that loan.

  • Stargazer23
    Stargazer23 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    The relevant courses I’m interested in are under 12 hours a week study. The only bursaries available are for travel expenses. No maintenance loan as it isn’t a university course.
    these are only available if it is full time studying .

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