What can an advance budgeting loan be used for?

111222

I know for buying household goods, how about a course I am doing, I need to book accom for 4 days also travel expenses, what about else can it be used for?

pmlindyloo

Have a read of this:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/benefits/universal-credit/on-universal-credit/budgeting-advance/

Although it doesn't specifically cover what you have mentioned if your course is connected to gaining employment it might be covered.

Only thing to do is to ask the Job Centre and see what their response is.

fedupfreddie

When you apply they do not ask what you will use it for.

huckster

Depending on your circumstances and the course, there is a possibility that the Job Centre might consider funding. Job Centres do have funds available to cover some training courses and associated expenses.

Ii is worth asking your Work Coach, after supplying them with full details of course and the various costs.

Re advances, they ask you to confirm that it will be used to start or keep paid work, cover any essential domestic expenses or pay costs linked to moving home. They don't ask you to state exact reason.