Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Allow full time students to claim universal credit during the Covid-19 pandemic
Closed
97 signatures
What the petition asks
Currently most full time students are not eligible to claim for universal credit. Many work in the hospitality industry to support themselves and families. The government should lift the restrictions on who is eligible to claim universal credit during this global crisis.
Measures have been put in place to support all workers but not students. Many have families and accommodation to pay for and may face the choice of dropping out to be able to claim benefits.
Timeline
| 6 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Oct 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
97
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
6 Apr 2020
Closed
6 Oct 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.