Students and benefits - an update

About this course

Make sure you know how recent benefit changes are likely to affect students. This course is for advisers with a good working knowledge of the benefits system as it applies to students, and mainly updates advisers on changes, rather than on existing rules.    

The course covers:  

• Universal credit for students update
• Scottish benefits and relevance for students
• Student support update and impact on benefits and tax credits
• Any changes in legislation and caselaw for students    

This course will be delivered online via Zoom from 10am to 1pm with a half hour break from 11.15 – 11.45. 

It is a practical course, delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises and group discussion. Participants will need a Wi-Fi connection and a suitable device to access the internet. It is not recommended to join via a mobile phone.