Student Support - How does student support affect benefits?
Students in universities and colleges of higher education may be able to get help with tuition fees, the costs of their course and their living expenses by getting student support in the form of student grants (including bursaries) or loans from the Government.
- Last reviewed 28 April 2026
How does student support affect benefits?
The rules about how student income such as grants (including bursaries) and loans, affects benefits entitlement are quite complicated.
For more information, visit our Studying (aged 16+) support area.
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