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SFE and Special Support Loan

Hi there!,

I have recently started in University but I am rather confused, I applied for the Special Support Loan due to being informed I could claim this due to receiving DLA for my 4 year old by SFE, I was then informed from another member of SFE that this does not count and then informed again I was eligible? Can anyone help. I do get the housing benefit from Universal Credit but the only evidence that was requested was evidence of study status? I was then informed to upload my child's DLA entitlement letter but nothing about UC?. Any help is appreciated as this is very confusing! :smile:

Reply 1

Leah SLC

Official Rep

Hi there. You would only be entitled to the Special Support Loan (SSL) if you are receiving DLA for yourself, not for a child. There are other eligibility categories for the SSL like receiving PIP, or being treated as incapable of work for a period of 28 weeks or more.

Are you a lone parent? Is your child in education or have they not reached school age yet? Thanks, Leah.

Reply 2

nickywbu

Original post

by Leah SLC

Hi there. You would only be entitled to the Special Support Loan (SSL) if you are receiving DLA for yourself, not for a child. There are other eligibility categories for the SSL like receiving PIP, or being treated as incapable of work for a period of 28 weeks or more.
Are you a lone parent? Is your child in education or have they not reached school age yet? Thanks, Leah.