Chapter 11: Universal credit

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Benefits for Students in Scotland Handbook 2020/21

This chapter covers:

1. What is universal credit (here)

2. Who is eligible (here)

3. Basic rules (here)

4. Amount of benefit (here)

5. Claiming universal credit (here)

6. Challenging a decision (here)

7. Other benefits and tax credits (here)

Basic facts

– Universal credit (UC) is a new benefit, replacing means-tested benefits and tax credits.

– Full-time students can qualify if they are a parent, have a non-student partner and in some other circumstances.

- Part-time students who are able to meet their work-related requirements can qualify.

- It can include amounts for adults, children, illness, caring responsibilities, rent and childcare costs.

– You claim with your partner, and you are paid monthly in arrears in a single household payment.

– The amount you get is usually affected by any grant, loan or other income you have.

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