Social Security Benefits

Although most full time students are not entitled to social security benefits certain students in vulnerable groups, including single parents and disabled students, may be eligible for social security benefits including Housing Benefits.

If you want to take a full time course of education, you should ask your local benefits office how this may affect your benefits.

Part-Time Students in receipt of Benefits can receive help with childcare, travel and Books through Support Funds without affecting Benefits*

*This has been confirmed by Social Security Agency. (Jobs and benefits Section)

For additional information also see ALFP Students and Benefits PDF


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