Eligibility

Studying part-time

You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re available for work and studying part-time.

Studying full-time

you’re responsible for a child
you live with your partner and they’re eligible for Universal Credit
you’ve reached the qualifying age for Pension Credit and live with a partner who is under that age
you’ve received a Migration Notice telling you to move to Universal Credit
you’re disabled, were assessed as having limited capability for work before starting your course, and are getting:
Personal Independence Payment
Disability Living Allowance
Child Disability Payment in Scotland
Attendance Allowance
Armed Forces Independence Payment