im going to college im a lone parent and does anyone know how it affects benefits. im not sure weather to apply for a bursary or not im confused plz help?
2006-07-16 22:38:32 · 6 answers · asked by MICHELLE K 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Check regardless, but when I was a student (I left University last year) you could not claim income support or jobseeker's allowance. You will also not be eligible for a rent rebate (housing benefit). But you should not have to pay council tax (although you will probably have to pay the water charges).
Your college or university may well have certain grants and loans available, such as hardship grants, etc. which I would recommend you check out as soon as you can.
I'm a single parent as well, and I did receive child benefit, and also received substantial financial help with child care from the university (or grant authority. I can't remember which), and a discount from the local council (they paid a proportion of nursery fees for a privately run nursery which, perversely, I could not have afforded had I been working in my old job). Check with your funding body for help with this and travel expenses. They are available. One thing for certain is that life as a single parent student is financially easier than being a student with no dependants. Good luck.
PS// I'm forgetting the obvious. Apply for a student grant and loan. This is your main funding method. You should be able to pick up an application form from your prospective college or university. You need to send the application as soon as you have a confirmed place, as it can take months to assess.
Please see links below. (SAAS is for Scottish students only).
2006-07-16 22:48:10 · answer #1 · answered by Grimread 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was a student, I got no unemployment benefit and no housing benefit.
I don't know how much the system has changed, but if I was you I would seriously look at how going to college is going to affect you financially before enrolling.
Some students get part time jobs to cover expenses because the grants they get aren't enough.
2006-07-17 05:48:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
UK - If you join a full-time course of study (16 hours or more) then you can no longer claim JSA, however you may still be able to claim things like housing benefit and child benefit (you can usually still claim these if you're in full time work, I believe, but you'd have to check).
You'll probably need to either get a part time job or get a student loan to cover yourself, child benefit should see you OK for your young one so there'll just be you left to find money for.
2006-07-17 05:51:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a single parent going to college full-time you may get benefits rather than lose them. Go to the financial aid department at your college. You may be entitled to grants (you do not pay them back) or you may take out student loans (which you usually begin to pay back 6 months after you graduate. Being a full-time student does not interrupt child support nor monies from the state, such as social security or welfare.....I hope I have been able to help........Suzy
2006-07-17 05:48:32 · answer #4 · answered by suzyinazred 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since my public sector job ended in Jan '06, I have been living upon my own savings. Within this time I have done lecturing on voluntary basis as well getting paid at nominal rate.
At least in one written test I was one of the tops but finally was not given job on the ground that I don't understand EOP (!, :0).
Don't worry about benefits if you're willing to go for higher education
2006-07-17 06:05:26 · answer #5 · answered by zerosopher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to speak to the DSS. You cannot claim unemployment benefit though.
Good luck with the studying!
2006-07-17 05:42:21 · answer #6 · answered by ehc11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋