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Help with claiming benefits

Hi

I wonder if anyone can help.

I am a mature student currently at university I have a nil contract and work when ever I can however, beginning to struggle because of my work load at uni.

My partner is in the process of moving in with me however, can only manage to work 18 hours a week due to an injury.

I wanted to know if we are able to claim anything for the next 18 months until I qualify.

Started to look myself however is a mine field

Many Thanks

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  • TELLIT01
    TELLIT01 Posts: 18,612 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper PPI Party Pooper
    Can you get a student loan?
  • Darksparkle
    Darksparkle Posts: 5,465 Forumite
    What type of injury does your partner have?

    Does he receive any benefits for it such as DLA or PIP?
  • Alice_Holt
    Alice_Holt Posts: 6,094 Forumite
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    Does your uni have a Welfare Office where you can get benefit advice?

    Bursaries ?

    Benefits for students is quite complicated, so would be worth getting this help.
    Alice Holt Forest situated some 4 miles south of Farnham forms the most northerly gateway to the South Downs National Park.
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