Can students claim benefit?
If you are a full-time student and living alone or in a property with other full-time students, you may be eligible for a 100% reduction in council tax. If you live with other non-student non-dependants, the household may be entitled to a 25% reduction in Council Tax. There are are some instances where full time students with dependants may be entitled to benefits. You should contact your Student Welfare services to help you find out what you are entitled to.
Why can't I get Housing Benefit if I am a student?
The Benefit Regulations say that only certain students are entitled to Housing Benefit. This is because there is an allowance for rent built into the standard student loan.
I am a student aged over 60. Will my student loan or grant be counted as income?
If you are over 60 and a student, then any student grant or student loan you receive will be disregarded when we calculate your benefit entitlement.
