Dsiabled + Partner Wants University

zeezee1_3

Hi there,

I wasn't exactly sure where to post this so I hope this section in the forum is suitable.

I'm 25 and disabled, receiving Disability Living Allowance and Income Support. I currently live with my parents in West Sussex. My partner is 21 and lives in the Midlands with her parents.

At the moment my partner's finishing off her last year at college and would like to go into further education to study Illustration.

We're a very much devoted couple and both our hearts are set on living together in the very near future.

The problem is, we just don't know what to do, what the options are for her education, what benefits I would receive or not receive, whether moving out of my local area would have any effect on the benefits.

Really just looking for advice, my other half suggests adult learning courses but I am worried she would not be able to achieve the same qualifications. I'm really lost on this one, any help is greatly appreciated, at the moment this is hanging over us and we have no plan of action, it's very daunting.

Indie_Kid

DLA won't be affected. Income support may be affected if grants and loans (there are disregards) are more than what the government says you need to live on.