Benefit Advice

[Newstart]

Hi
I am new to forums so hopefully doing this right.
I am asking for advice on the following: a marital breakup requires that I move out. I will have enough money to buy outright a suitable property for myself and my 18 year old daughter (who will be going to uni in 18 months)
I am currently a full time students doing a degree and have two more academic years after this one. My concern is: once I buy a property, how will I run it, utilities food etc?. Will I likely be entitled to any benefits until I complete my degree and find employment. I am unfamiliar with state benefits and never been in a position to claim before. Where will I get good advice?

Thank you

[Lowry1234]

Re: Benefit Advice

Hi welcome
check with the council for council tax your local council
as the word says benefits are for unemployed seeking employment, sick, disabled that's what a benefit is.
Student loans pay for studies and living cost....
CAB advise on benefits do you have a student services dept at UNI?
Your going to need to live somewhere
how do you fund your costs now?

[seduraed]

Re: Benefit Advice

How many bedrooms does the property have. could you take in a lodger of twon and find a part time job?

[des8]

Re: Benefit Advice

The rules regarding benefits for students are complicated.
Two sites you might find helpful and are generally regarded as sound are :http://www.turn2us.org.uk/informatio..._students.aspx and
http://www.nus.org.uk/en/advice/mone...-as-a-student/