Is it true that lone parents are entitled to state benefits like Income Support?
Lone parents are among the few groups of full-time students who can claim means-tested state benefits such as Housing Benefit, Local Housing Allowance and Income Support. In practice very few students remain entitled to Income Support due to the impact of their student income. Contact us for a benefit calculation before you start your studies especially if you have a mortgage! In order to apply for Income Support, you will need to contact Jobcentre Plus. Your student income (e.g. Maintenance Loan, NHS bursaries and Dependants Allowances) will be taken into account when calculating your benefit entitlement. You will need to tell them every time your situation changes. It is especially important to notify Jobcentre Plus at the beginning of the summer vacation (when your entitlement is likely to rise) and at the start of the new academic year (to avoid overpayment). • Housing Benefit. Most lone parents who pay rent are entitled to some Housing Benefit. This may range from a few pounds per
