Extra Benefits

Bromarc

Hey Guys,

I just wanted to know if I can recieve extra benefits if my girlfriend is a student and I am out of work??

I look forward to your replies.

Thanks
Bromarc

dmg24

What are you claiming at the moment?

What income does she have (including student loans)?

Bromarc

Thanks for the quick reply , I have just started to claim jobseekers allowance last week and currently she has no loans.....

Bromarc

Sorry she currently has no income....

dmg24

Does she not have a student loan?

Are you claiming conts based JSA or income based JSA?

Do you live together? Do you get any help with housing costs (if you have any)?

Bromarc

I am living with here yes, she dosent pay council tax so we have all that sorted out....I am sorry but I dont get you JSA question?

dmg24

JSA is paid for one of two reasons - either you have paid enough NI Contributions, or if not, based on you having a low income.

Did you say that you were living with her when you made the claim? Do you pay rent?

Is she a student at uni or college? Is she entitled to a student loan?

Bromarc

Yes we live together and both pay rent.....is a there something I can claim for??

Bromarc

bump.........bump........bump

dmg24

You need to give people chance to answer, and there is no point in bumping the thread when you haven't answered the questions we need to know!

Bromarc

Sorry I am new to all this........