Students and benefits - eligibility
CPAG in Scotland
Many advisers work with students in both further and higher education. This standard level course explains the different benefits that further and higher education students can claim, in particular universal credit.
The course covers:
Definitions of full-time study and part-time study for benefits
Eligibility for universal credit
Which students can get housing benefit
Overview of how student funding affects benefits
Other benefits students may be eligible for
- Date
- 10:00, 3 February to 4 February 2026
- Contact
-
Pauline Chalmers
01415523303 - Theme
- Social justice & poverty
- Cost
- Various - see website (discount for CPAG members)
- Attendance type
- Online only
- Online venue
- https://cpag.org.uk/training-and-events/courses/students-and-benefits-eligibility
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