I am a postgraduate student, on a MA in Journalism, and currently not working. I only receive a Student Finance Maintenance Loan (not for tuition fees, as they don't apply to postgraduate students). The fees for my university are almost £8000, splitted in two years, and receiving a full Maintenance loan, which I decided to use to pay the university fees, are not enough for living (I should live with just £2000 in 2 years).
The question I am asking is that: Can I receive an Housing Benefit in this circumstances?
Can I also aplly for other benefits? I tried to apply for a JSA, and it was accepted, although they knew I am a part-time student. Now the Job centre (I think by arbitrary decision of the manager) complained about my situation, that I should not receive a JSA if i am a post-gradiate student. (they say it doesn't matter if i am part time or full time; they say Advanced Education Students can't apply for JSA. I don't think in Belfast they did any mistake. I wish have any tips here. Thanks