4. Re-sits
If you are a full-time student taking time out to re-sit exams, you are still treated as a student during your absence from the course. You cannot claim universal credit (UC) during this time, unless you would be eligible anyway as a student – eg, as a parent. However, if you are taking professional qualifications set by a professional institute or some other body unconnected to your own college or university, you may be able to claim UC while taking time out for re-sits. You may need to appeal and argue that caselaw supports your getting benefit.
1R(JSA) 2/02Note: you also continue to count as a full-time student if you are doing re-sits after the official end date of your course.
2UC Reg 13(2)(a) UC Regs
IS Reg 61(3) IS Regs; para 30236 DMG