Courses

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. 

Make sure you know how recent benefit changes are likely to affect students.

This course explains in detail which students can claim universal credit and how student funding affects the amount they get.

Universal credit (UC) claimants often have difficulties getting the housing costs element included in their claim and having the right amount paid on time.

The work capability assessment (WCA) test dominates employment support allowance (ESA) and universal credit (UC) in relation to sick claimants.