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At university

Hi

Doing a postgrad at uni for a year. Not entitled to any grants etc as its a postgraduate. Relocated to different county and had to give up my job. Am disabled and a single mother. Been job seeking 2 days work to fit around my course but have not been successful. As of next week there will be zero income coming in apart from my DLA middle rate and tax credits. Is there any benefits I am entitled to now before I start university at end of the month?

have submitted claim for HB. Have worked solidly since 1996 and the job market has been a million miles from the 90's! I'm overqualified or cant do full time!

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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    How old is your child?
    Gone ... or have I?
  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    Wouldn't it have been a good idea to have investigated the finances of this move before giving up your job?
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,100 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    is it full-time or part-time?
    Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
    50p saver #40 £20 banked
    Virtual sealed pot #178 £80.25
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