Housing costs

Hi,

I am currently sofa surfing and have been looking at house shares, I have now come across the issue that apparently students are not entitled to housing benefit. I do not work alongside uni so I only have that income. Is there anyone who is able to tell me if I would get the maximum maintenance as a single person in a house share and no other income. There is no way I would be able to afford £600 a month rent out of my student finance when I get around 9k a year.

(edited 2 months ago)

Reply 1

Leah SLC

Official Rep

Hi there. What age are you? When are you looking to start your course? Thanks, Leah.

Reply 2

Billie-34

Hi, I am 38 and I am in year 2 of my university course.

Reply 3

David SLC

Official Rep

Original post by Billie-34

Hi, I am 38 and I am in year 2 of my university course.

Thanks Billie.

In this case, you would automatically be eligible for the highest amount of Maintenance Loan. Are you already receiving a lower amount of Student Finance or have you not submitted an application yet?

Thanks again - David

Reply 4

Billie-34

What is the highest amount as I have seen different information.

Reply 5

David SLC

Official Rep

Hi Billie.

The Maximum Maintenance Loan amount will differ depending on each students situation. The total amounts are listed on the Gov.UK site page I have linked below;
Student finance for undergraduates: New full-time students - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Thanks - David