Full time students and benefits - Can full-time students get Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)?
Find out more about the definition of a full-time student for benefit purposes and whether you can claim any benefits.
- Last reviewed 23 December 2024
Can full-time students get Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)?
New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
If you are not able to work due to illness or disability, you may be entitled to New Style ESA while you are a full-time student if you have previously worked and paid national insurance contributions.
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