Housing benefit & student loan?

LondonDiva

vickyw wrote: »

As this is my final year I don't want to get a part time job I need to focus on my studies.

However, you've made the decision to do this knowing the consequences on your fianances. Only you can decide whether even working a day a week at the weekend is too much, but then you have to accept the results of your decision.

vickyw wrote: »

Hubby has tried to get more hours at work but they won't give him many more and they won't change his contract. I'm just wondering if anyone knows if HB will be affected much by him working 20 hours?

If his current job won't give him more that 20 hrs a week (just under 3 days a week), and you have both decided that you will not work this year, then your OH will need to look at getting another part time job, whether in a care home, pub supermarket, cleaning etc to bridge the gap.

I know that Argos, Boots and some of the supermarkets have opened applications for Christmas work. Once there for Christmas and if he proves to be a good worker, then it is likely that he will be kept on.

You can then also look to apply for Christmas work as you will be able to do this over the holidays to get soem money to tide you over. If you're reliable, then you will have built up a network to approach over Easter break after the exams to get some work then.

Indie_Kid

LondonDiva wrote: »

However, you've made the decision to do this knowing the consequences on your fianances. Only you can decide whether even working a day a week at the weekend is too much, but then you have to accept the results of your decision.

The OP is in their final year. Full-time study requires an awful lot of work - especially when there are deadlines to meet.

Oldernotwiser

sh1305 wrote: »

The OP is in their final year. Full-time study requires an awful lot of work - especially when there are deadlines to meet.

Some of us have actually managed to study (and pass) the third year of university, which you haven't!

Indie_Kid

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

Some of us have actually managed to study (and pass) the third year of university, which you haven't!

Well, that's a bit difficulty seeing as I've just finished my first year...

GlasweJen

In my final year at uni I worked Thursday night shift at the local asda, finished at 8.00am on the Friday morning, changed in the staff room, got a bus to uni (roughly an hour), was in lectures 10 til 4 and then got the bus back, ate dinner, had a sleep and got up at 7pm to start work at 8pm and do another night shift.

I did that from September until February when I was moved to a different department with weekend dayshift hours. I still did really well and passed my degree which isn't bad considering I have a disability as well.

Duncombe

I chose not to work during my final year at Uni...however, I made this decision knowing I could afford my rent/bills/social life (or lack of it) without having to.

OP - you have made the decision to live with your husband whilst at Uni, so he should really be supporting you (and himself) to the tune of more than 20 working hours a week. If his current job won't give him more hours, he should look for a second part time position..or just a new job all together. Is there a reason why he can't do this?

To answer your question, I dont think you would be entitled to claim HB as you are a FT student. There are exceptions but from the info you have given us none of these apply to you. I would be more inclined to contact your Uni and apply for financial help from them. They may be able to help you, at their discretion of course.