Give students access to financial support amidst the global coronavirus crisis

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Many students have been unable to take part in the Treasury scheme for furloughed workers as they are employed on a zero hours or a casual basis. Anyone classed as a full time student is ineligible for universal credit. Lift the restrictions on who is eligible to claim universal credit.

Although students have access to student loan support during term time, many rely on part time work to make up for any financial shortfall of living costs. Many students have jobs during the summer months when they do not have access to student loan funding.

Students have also been financially affected by this crisis but this has been overlooked. By the end of summer term, many students will be left without income for three months. Students may have to drop out to be eligible for support.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Allow full time students to claim universal credit during the Covid-19 pandemic

Timeline

5 Jun 2020	Petition opened for signatures
23 Jul 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 23 Jul 2020

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