Chapter 13: Income support

– Income support provides basic financial support for people who are not expected to ‘sign on’ for work.

– Part-time students are eligible if they are a lone parent with a child under five, a carer, pregnant (and sick or nearly due), and in some other circumstances.

– Full-time students under 20 on non-advanced courses may be eligible if they are a parent, an orphan or estranged or separated from their parents, and in some other circumstances.

– Other full-time students are eligible if they are a lone parent with a child under five, and in some other circumstances.

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