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Morving from employment to becoming a student

Hi all,


I don't know if this is the right forum but I'll ask anyway.
I am currently in paid employment and could potentially leave in a couple of months to become a student again. This would mean living away from home during the week and returning at the weekend and then after 14 weeks moving to live in New Zealand for 8 months as part of the training. I live with my partner who works part-time and her two teenagers.
I need to know if we would be able to say that my partner (who is also a widow) lives 'alone' as I wouldn't be there during the week, as obviously this would impact on our finances. I shall also be applying for a student loan.


Any help would be much appreciated.


Stuart

Comments

  • rogerblack
    rogerblack Posts: 9,446 Forumite
    Various legislation differs on this.
    in some cases, if you have temporarily parted voluntarily, and intend to get back together, you are still a couple.

    There may also be issues with proving that you are resident at the end of the period.

    What are you thinking of claiming?
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