Universal credit, caring and studying

Benefits, finances and funding
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Hi all,

I am currently out of work to care for my partner and have recently started a college course that is 16.5 hours a week. I claim universal credit and carers allowance and she is claiming universal credit and PIP.

Iā€™m not exactly sure how the course will affect our universal credit and was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this?

Thank you! :smiley:

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Hi Megan.

As far as studying goes , 21 hours is the magic figure.
https://www.carersuk.org/forum/news-and-campaigns/campaigns-petitions/21-hour-rule-ca-eligibility-studying-developments-the-sole-thread-anywhere-dealing-with-this-abomination-29098

Below that , no problem.