£400 energy rebate - international students and public funds

phdstruggler
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Hello Forum,

I was wondering if anyone has some info on it. Does these £400 count as "public funds"? As 'international' student I have 'no public funds' as a visa condition, so I thought to check before it's too late.. Thanks!

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  • DE_612183
    DE_612183 Posts: 3,425 Forumite
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    my assumption is the 400 is not public funds as it's not linked to benefits or means tested.

    If it's just deducted off your electricity bill I don't see how it can be checked what your status is.
  • Astria
    Astria Posts: 1,448 Forumite
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    As it stands at the moment, if you have an electric bill in your name you don't have to claim it and you can't refuse it. It's automatically credited to your account.
  • pochase
    pochase Posts: 3,449 Forumite
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    You are not applying for it. It is an automated payment against your electricity account with a supplier, you are unable to refuse it even if you want to as was discussed when it still was a loan/not loan.
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