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ESA/PIP and going to FT college
immoral_angeluk
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Hi all,
I've been offered a place at my local college to do a level 3 horticulture course. I'm 30 with 2 kids so would need to apply for the 24+ learning loan to pay for the 11k fees, but I currently receive IBESA (Support group) and PIP, plus the usual tax credits, child benefit, housing/council tax benefit.
I've been trying to get my head around whether I'd still be able to claim ESA. From what I've read and my understanding, I think if you get PIP and IBESA you can still get it even if you go to college FT, and the same for housing benefit. Then any income you get from student loans etc would be taken into account.
Is that right?
The other factor is that I believe my PIP is due to be reassessed sometime next year (I currently get higher rate daily living) which would be halfway through my course and could cause a nightmare if I lose it.
Any advice would be appreciated!
I've been offered a place at my local college to do a level 3 horticulture course. I'm 30 with 2 kids so would need to apply for the 24+ learning loan to pay for the 11k fees, but I currently receive IBESA (Support group) and PIP, plus the usual tax credits, child benefit, housing/council tax benefit.
I've been trying to get my head around whether I'd still be able to claim ESA. From what I've read and my understanding, I think if you get PIP and IBESA you can still get it even if you go to college FT, and the same for housing benefit. Then any income you get from student loans etc would be taken into account.
Is that right?
The other factor is that I believe my PIP is due to be reassessed sometime next year (I currently get higher rate daily living) which would be halfway through my course and could cause a nightmare if I lose it.
Any advice would be appreciated!
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