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Income Support/Incapacity Benefit & College
Pink_Eyes
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Hello, I'm new here and looking for some advice:
I have been out of college for about a year due various health issues, one of which is ok for now and one which will never get better. (it is currently getting worse, but I'm dealing with it)
I was wondering, what actually are the rules for income support/incapacity benefit and college? I'm only currently on disability living allowance.
The course I'm doing is around 2.5 days.
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I have been out of college for about a year due various health issues, one of which is ok for now and one which will never get better. (it is currently getting worse, but I'm dealing with it)
I was wondering, what actually are the rules for income support/incapacity benefit and college? I'm only currently on disability living allowance.
The course I'm doing is around 2.5 days.
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How old are you?No longer using this account for new posts from 20130
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I am 19 years old.0
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Are you capable of doing any sort of work?Gone ... or have I?0
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I'm not sure, because I'm tired nearly all the time. (currently) And it doesn't matter how much sleep I get either.0
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In order to claim IB/ IS for Reason of Incapacity, you would need to demonstrate that you are incapable of work.
If you are eligible for IB, you are allowed to study. However, the fact that you are capable of full time study would make it more difficult (though not impossible) to convince the DWP that you are incapable of work.Gone ... or have I?0 -
It might be worth bearing in mind that as you're 19 you no longer qualify for free education, although you would do so if you're on a means tested benefit. IB isn't means tested although IS is. If this is a problem for you then there are other ways in which you can have your fees waived, depending on what you're studying and the qualifications you already have but you need to check this out first.0
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What's classed as 'full time study'? On the college website, it says it's part-time and 2.5 days (around 15 hours) per week.0
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I'm not sure, but I think that it depends on what level you are studying at - what is the course that you are intending to do?Gone ... or have I?0
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What's classed as 'full time study'? On the college website, it says it's part-time and 2.5 days (around 15 hours) per week.
part time if it states at college it is , college courses vary part time can be between 6 and 15 hours a week roundabout.As long as course is classified as part time thats what you tell benefits it is0 -
Have you looked at the website www.thestudentroom.co.uk?
You will find lots of helpful information on there.Gone ... or have I?0
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