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student finance and universal credit

Hi

I’m currently receiving student finance, which is broken down into two aspects. Maintenance loan and grant. I am also claiming Universal credit and they are asking me about the breakdown, they want to know whether I receive the special support element of student finance. As far as I’m aware I receive the grant because I have a child. On previous letters there was a breakdown of the award and what was discounted for means tested benefits, however now it does not say that, I did speak to SF on live chat yesterday, however they said that the letter i have should be fine. I uploaded this and UC still seem confused as to whether this is the special support element.

Many thanks

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by Spiculus
Hi
I’m currently receiving student finance, which is broken down into two aspects. Maintenance loan and grant. I am also claiming Universal credit and they are asking me about the breakdown, they want to know whether I receive the special support element of student finance. As far as I’m aware I receive the grant because I have a child. On previous letters there was a breakdown of the award and what was discounted for means tested benefits, however now it does not say that, I did speak to SF on live chat yesterday, however they said that the letter i have should be fine. I uploaded this and UC still seem confused as to whether this is the special support element.
Many thanks

Hi there, We can request for a letter showing what funding has been awarded and if the funding is loan or grant. Please contact us direct to request a breakdown entitlement letter. Thanks, Angela

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