Student maintenance loan v benefits

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surfsister wrote: »

http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/fees-and-funding

fir info on student funding. you may be able to claim dsa?

inancial support

If you’re on benefits or your income is less than £25,000, we have two ways to help:

You may be eligible for a free introductory Access module to build your confidence and skills before moving on to a full OU course. For more details, visit our Access page.
Once you’ve registered, you may be able to get help with study-related costs like travel, childcare and internet access.
Students with disabilities

The Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) is a government grant to cover study support costs if you have a disability. It’s not means tested, and there’s no age limit.
For more details, visit our Supporting students with disabilities page.

Neither are actual financial support for maintenance costs. DSA gives you money towards things you'll need to help you study i.e. a computer, software, desk chairs, or scribes etc in exams.

Fingers crossed OP gets the answer they were hoping for.