Part time students and benefits - Can part-time students get help with housing costs?
Find out more about the definition of a part-time student for benefit purposes and whether you can claim any benefits
- Last reviewed 28 April 2026
Can part-time students get help with housing costs?
Housing Benefit
It is no longer possible to make new claims for Housing Benefit unless you are over State Pension age or live in temporary or supported accommodation. You will need to claim Universal Credit for housing costs.
If you are already getting Housing Benefit you might be able to carry on getting it if you start studying part time.
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