Students and benefits - the basics
This course provides a basic overview of social security benefits, and which further and higher education students in Scotland might be able to claim them.
Event on
6 May 2025 (booking closed)
Courses
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Benefits for non-benefit advisers
This essential two-morning course is aimed at non-benefit advisers who need a clear and practical introduction to the system.
Event on
20 May 2025
Also on
16 Sep 2025, 27 Jan 2026
Students and benefits - an update
Make sure you know how recent benefit changes are likely to affect students.
Event on
29 May 2025
Also on
20 Nov 2025
Universal credit - students
This one-morning course gives a practical overview of the universal credit rules for further and higher education students.
Event on
3 Jul 2025
Also on
24 Nov 2025, 10 Mar 2026
Universal credit - housing costs
This full-day equivalent course, delivered over two consecutive mornings, focuses on the practical aspects of help towards rent in UC.
Event on
23 Sep 2025
Universal credit and students
This course explains in detail which students can claim universal credit and how student funding affects the amount they get.
Event on
28 Oct 2025
Students and benefits - eligibility
Many advisers work with students in both further and higher education. This standard level course explains the different benefits that further and higher education students can claim, in particular universal credit.
Event on
3 Feb 2026
Universal credit - housing costs
Universal credit (UC) claimants often have difficulties getting the housing costs element included in their claim and having the right amount paid on time.
Event on
10 Mar 2026
Introduction to welfare benefits
The welfare benefits system is complicated and confusing, both to claimants and those whose resp