On benefits and becoming a student
Krizij83
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Hi there ,
I am 35 years old and I receive the higher rate of pip benefit . My husband is my full time carer and he gets carers allowance and income support for us both . I suffer with mobility problems and also depression and anxiety . I am in the frame of mind now that I want to do something to keep my mind occupied and have signed up for an open university access module .
To say I am confused is an understatement . When I telephoned them to discuss it and explain my situation I was told to apply for a student loan and grant . I questioned this as I am unaware if it will affect my benefits . I phoned the job centre as advised and all I was told was that sometimes it does sometimes it doesn’t , which isn’t really any help as I do t want to go ahead with anything and a few months down the line , have my benefits stopped . I also have 4 children who are all now in full time school so cannot In Any way pit benefits In Jeopardy as it’s a struggle as it is .
I would appreciate any advice at all . I am from wales
thank you
I am 35 years old and I receive the higher rate of pip benefit . My husband is my full time carer and he gets carers allowance and income support for us both . I suffer with mobility problems and also depression and anxiety . I am in the frame of mind now that I want to do something to keep my mind occupied and have signed up for an open university access module .
To say I am confused is an understatement . When I telephoned them to discuss it and explain my situation I was told to apply for a student loan and grant . I questioned this as I am unaware if it will affect my benefits . I phoned the job centre as advised and all I was told was that sometimes it does sometimes it doesn’t , which isn’t really any help as I do t want to go ahead with anything and a few months down the line , have my benefits stopped . I also have 4 children who are all now in full time school so cannot In Any way pit benefits In Jeopardy as it’s a struggle as it is .
I would appreciate any advice at all . I am from wales
thank you
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Hi there ,
I am 35 years old and I receive the higher rate of pip benefit . My husband is my full time carer and he gets carers allowance and income support for us both . I suffer with mobility problems and also depression and anxiety . I am in the frame of mind now that I want to do something to keep my mind occupied and have signed up for an open university access module .
To say I am confused is an understatement . When I telephoned them to discuss it and explain my situation I was told to apply for a student loan and grant . I questioned this as I am unaware if it will affect my benefits . I phoned the job centre as advised and all I was told was that sometimes it does sometimes it doesn’t , which isn’t really any help as I do t want to go ahead with anything and a few months down the line , have my benefits stopped . I also have 4 children who are all now in full time school so cannot In Any way pit benefits In Jeopardy as it’s a struggle as it is .
I would appreciate any advice at all . I am from wales
thank you
Students and benefits are complicated and for this reason i'd advise you to contact the disabled students helpline. https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/how-we-can-help/helplines/disabled-students-helpline0
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