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Is there any assistance available to students?

Hi,
I'm currently a student finished for the summer. Usually I'd begin working full time now but I was furloughed before increasing my contracted hours so I'm only earning part time wages for the summer. Is there any further assistance I can apply for? I have mortgage to pay and there are very few jobs around

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  • sharpe106
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    Except for UC probably or any other benefits may be eligible for probably not. 
  • Mrsn
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    sharpe106 said:
    Except for UC probably or any other benefits may be eligible for probably not. 
    If there was a maintenance loan involved I believe you have to wait until that has finished before being able to claim.

    Have a look at the benefit entitlement calculators such as entitled to or turn2us. It will give you an idea of any eligibility you may have for benefits.
  • gt94sss2
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    You can also apply for a mortgage holiday if you wish to do so.
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     Can't claim benefits at all until the course is finished. Student loans are meant to cover the summer period. 
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