Mature student with children entitlement
Hey all! I just wanted to make a fresh post regarding what mature students are entitled to who have children as I’m struggling to find answers..
I’m a 29 year old single mom of 3 (9,7 & 3 years old) starting university in September.
I currently receive universal credit for myself and 2 of my children ( which replaced child tax credits )
My student finance is all in place.
Im entitled to the full maintenance loan,
Parents allowance of £1800 and 85% of child care costs paid for.
Iv also applied for NHS learning support fund of £5000 and £2000 parent support.
My student finance letter states that universal credit can only take into consideration £8500 of my student finance and the rest are grants so they can not be taken into consideration either.
Speaking with 2 different work coaches at the job centre -
One stated : I will still receive universal credit for 2 of my children.
Another stated: I’ll be entilited to around £200 a month
My questions are;
Will I still be entitled to any universal credit? And
Can I still claim housing benefit?
If anyone is in the same situation, I’d love to hear from you!
TIA x
I’m a 29 year old single mom of 3 (9,7 & 3 years old) starting university in September.
I currently receive universal credit for myself and 2 of my children ( which replaced child tax credits )
My student finance is all in place.
Im entitled to the full maintenance loan,
Parents allowance of £1800 and 85% of child care costs paid for.
Iv also applied for NHS learning support fund of £5000 and £2000 parent support.
My student finance letter states that universal credit can only take into consideration £8500 of my student finance and the rest are grants so they can not be taken into consideration either.
Speaking with 2 different work coaches at the job centre -
One stated : I will still receive universal credit for 2 of my children.
Another stated: I’ll be entilited to around £200 a month
My questions are;
Will I still be entitled to any universal credit? And
Can I still claim housing benefit?
If anyone is in the same situation, I’d love to hear from you!
TIA x
Reply 3
Original post by username6861419
Hey all! I just wanted to make a fresh post regarding what mature students are entitled to who have children as I’m struggling to find answers..
I’m a 29 year old single mom of 3 (9,7 & 3 years old) starting university in September.
I currently receive universal credit for myself and 2 of my children ( which replaced child tax credits )
My student finance is all in place.
Im entitled to the full maintenance loan,
Parents allowance of £1800 and 85% of child care costs paid for.
Iv also applied for NHS learning support fund of £5000 and £2000 parent support.
My student finance letter states that universal credit can only take into consideration £8500 of my student finance and the rest are grants so they can not be taken into consideration either.
Speaking with 2 different work coaches at the job centre -
One stated : I will still receive universal credit for 2 of my children.
Another stated: I’ll be entilited to around £200 a month
My questions are;
Will I still be entitled to any universal credit? And
Can I still claim housing benefit?
If anyone is in the same situation, I’d love to hear from you!
TIA x
I’m a 29 year old single mom of 3 (9,7 & 3 years old) starting university in September.
I currently receive universal credit for myself and 2 of my children ( which replaced child tax credits )
My student finance is all in place.
Im entitled to the full maintenance loan,
Parents allowance of £1800 and 85% of child care costs paid for.
Iv also applied for NHS learning support fund of £5000 and £2000 parent support.
My student finance letter states that universal credit can only take into consideration £8500 of my student finance and the rest are grants so they can not be taken into consideration either.
Speaking with 2 different work coaches at the job centre -
One stated : I will still receive universal credit for 2 of my children.
Another stated: I’ll be entilited to around £200 a month
My questions are;
Will I still be entitled to any universal credit? And
Can I still claim housing benefit?
If anyone is in the same situation, I’d love to hear from you!
TIA x
Did the student finance check if you are taking universal credit before accepting you for the childcare grant as I have 7 4 and 6 months thank you
I have just posted a similar question before finding this, did you find out any more information?
I'm under the impression that regarded full amount ÷ months spent studying - £110 = UC entitlement. So if for example, your full regarded amount is £10000, it would be £10000 ÷ 10 months studying = £1000 a month. Minus £110 per month, UC will use £890 a month when calculating entitlement. And its £ for £, so you will lose £890 from your UC.
Hope that makes sense. My question on my own post was about working whilst studying and also claiming UC and how my income from employment would affect the rest of my UC entitlement after MLs are taken into account.
There is little to no info online or anywhere else for mature students who have kids and work. Its frustrating.
I'm under the impression that regarded full amount ÷ months spent studying - £110 = UC entitlement. So if for example, your full regarded amount is £10000, it would be £10000 ÷ 10 months studying = £1000 a month. Minus £110 per month, UC will use £890 a month when calculating entitlement. And its £ for £, so you will lose £890 from your UC.
Hope that makes sense. My question on my own post was about working whilst studying and also claiming UC and how my income from employment would affect the rest of my UC entitlement after MLs are taken into account.
There is little to no info online or anywhere else for mature students who have kids and work. Its frustrating.
Reply 5
Original post by username6861419
Hey all! I just wanted to make a fresh post regarding what mature students are entitled to who have children as I’m struggling to find answers..
I’m a 29 year old single mom of 3 (9,7 & 3 years old) starting university in September.
I currently receive universal credit for myself and 2 of my children ( which replaced child tax credits )
My student finance is all in place.
Im entitled to the full maintenance loan,
Parents allowance of £1800 and 85% of child care costs paid for.
Iv also applied for NHS learning support fund of £5000 and £2000 parent support.
My student finance letter states that universal credit can only take into consideration £8500 of my student finance and the rest are grants so they can not be taken into consideration either.
Speaking with 2 different work coaches at the job centre -
One stated : I will still receive universal credit for 2 of my children.
Another stated: I’ll be entilited to around £200 a month
My questions are;
Will I still be entitled to any universal credit? And
Can I still claim housing benefit?
If anyone is in the same situation, I’d love to hear from you!
TIA x
I’m a 29 year old single mom of 3 (9,7 & 3 years old) starting university in September.
I currently receive universal credit for myself and 2 of my children ( which replaced child tax credits )
My student finance is all in place.
Im entitled to the full maintenance loan,
Parents allowance of £1800 and 85% of child care costs paid for.
Iv also applied for NHS learning support fund of £5000 and £2000 parent support.
My student finance letter states that universal credit can only take into consideration £8500 of my student finance and the rest are grants so they can not be taken into consideration either.
Speaking with 2 different work coaches at the job centre -
One stated : I will still receive universal credit for 2 of my children.
Another stated: I’ll be entilited to around £200 a month
My questions are;
Will I still be entitled to any universal credit? And
Can I still claim housing benefit?
If anyone is in the same situation, I’d love to hear from you!
TIA x
hi,
im a single mom of 6,3,2 year old. i was unsure about what to apply for? i am also on universal credit but i do not claim the childcare element. i have applied for student finiance only to top up the rest of the tuition fees, but have not applied for maintanance. can you apply for parental support and parent learning allowance at the same time
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