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Being kicked out, I want to study

I didn't know where to post this, so sorry if it's in the wrong place.

In a nutshell..
I'm 22 years old, currently unemployed (not on any benefits) but I have a job interview on Thursday which I'm hoping will go well.

At some point during 2014 I will have to move out of the family home (getting kicked out) and essentially become homeless. I don't know where I will go or how I will afford it. I don't know when this will happen.. It could happen within the next 3 months or the next 7 months, but will be sometime before December.

My partner and I were hoping to move in together. She has a full time job.

The only problem is.. I was hoping to go to college this September to study an access to higher education course, to enable me to go to a local uni in Sept 2015. I will have no issues when I go to uni as loans and grants will cover living expenses etc. HOWEVER, I don't know how I will afford to rent a flat and study my full time access course this September.

Apparently I won't qualify for housing benefit as I will be studying a full time course.. Is there any other benefit that can help me? I feel as though my only choices are being homeless and having a hopeful future with college/uni.. Or having a deadend job all my life but being able to afford a roof over my head.
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  • Or open university? They do access courses as well.....
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  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,095 Forumite
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    Most full time students aren't entitled to benefits. Can you study part time?
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  • I'd suggest you go to Citizens Advice Bureau for benefits advice. Not sure if Income Support may be a possibility.
    Good luck. Don't settle for a dead end job!
  • 19lottie82
    19lottie82 Posts: 6,027 Forumite
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    edited 6 January 2014 pm31 4:19PM
    Do you have to do a full time access course?
    I have friends that have done ones directly through the Unis that they wanted to attend, and they only had to attend 2 nights a week + some home study.

    After that, if you go to Uni, you will be entitled to a loan, most likely a bursary (from what you have told us about your circumstances), plus you should be able to fit in a p/t job as well.
  • 19lottie82
    19lottie82 Posts: 6,027 Forumite
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    Feeb wrote: »
    I'd suggest you go to Citizens Advice Bureau for benefits advice. Not sure if Income Support may be a possibility.

    Income support is for people with children.
  • Have you looked into grants and bursaries? I recommend this website:
    http://www.turn2us.org.uk/default.aspx

    If you are becoming homeless, have you contacted your local council? Also, contact Shelter. When you start you course, make sure that you complete an Council Tax Exemption form, if you do have a place with your girlfriend it will entitle her to a 25% discount.

    Also, good luck with the interview. It's also getting close to the summer season, so if you have any hotels or tourist attractions they are going to employing lots of staff between now and March.

    Finally, find out if your college offer any hardship funds for this exact reason.
  • Finally, find out if your college offer any hardship funds for this exact reason.

    Hardship funds are for unexpected events, such as loss of income during the course, not for those starting study in the knowledge that they cannot afford to.

    OP, check the hours of attendance with the college, most will be low enough that you can work at the same time.
  • marybelle01
    marybelle01 Posts: 2,101 Forumite
    EmmJxo wrote: »
    I didn't know where to post this, so sorry if it's in the wrong place.

    In a nutshell..
    I'm 22 years old, currently unemployed (not on any benefits) but I have a job interview on Thursday which I'm hoping will go well.

    At some point during 2014 I will have to move out of the family home (getting kicked out) and essentially become homeless. I don't know where I will go or how I will afford it. I don't know when this will happen.. It could happen within the next 3 months or the next 7 months, but will be sometime before December.

    My partner and I were hoping to move in together. She has a full time job.

    The only problem is.. I was hoping to go to college this September to study an access to higher education course, to enable me to go to a local uni in Sept 2015. I will have no issues when I go to uni as loans and grants will cover living expenses etc. HOWEVER, I don't know how I will afford to rent a flat and study my full time access course this September.

    Apparently I won't qualify for housing benefit as I will be studying a full time course.. Is there any other benefit that can help me? I feel as though my only choices are being homeless and having a hopeful future with college/uni.. Or having a deadend job all my life but being able to afford a roof over my head.


    I'm sure someone is going to accuse me of being nosy in a minute, because it happens often. It helps (me at least) to concentrate on what YOUR problem is, instead of generic answers that suit any old person. But good on you for wanting to study and get an education. Fully on board with that. But few people get "notice" of being kicked out! It is usually pretty immediate and without notice. So what is going on? Someone might be able to advise you on ways of dealing with the problem (of potentially becoming homeless) if we knew what the issue is.


    I'm sure you will understand that benefits are there as a safety net for people who don't have other choices. I'm not in favour of the tight restrictions that we currently have - but they are facts we can't change. With some more facts someone MIGHT be able to come up with something that can be changed!


    So:


    How do you know you are getting kicked out and why is this happening?
    What will you live on (apart from rent) for the year on the access course?
    You and your partner were hoping to move in together - has something changed (not expecting her to support you - you are both young and maybe not at that point in a relationship - but the point still remains, since you are currently unemployed so don't have much to contribute to household expenses)?
    What kind of course are you looking at for uni (sometimes there may be help for certain shortage courses)?
  • spacey2012
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    They are not kicking you out because you are a free-loader by any chance ?
    Be happy...;)
  • sniggings
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    spacey2012 wrote: »
    They are not kicking you out because you are a free-loader by any chance ?


    charming...he doesn't sound too bad, going to Uni and interviewing for work.
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