Stop using student finance as income when calculating universal credit.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Student finance is being used as an income when calculating Universal credit entitlement. Student finance is a loan which has to be repaid not an income. It is like any other loan. It is not a wage. Many students are having to leave their course which could mean relying on FULL benefits anyway.

Going into university, will help individuals get jobs and not be reliant on the benefit system. The DWP however are taking this loan as an income/wage when working out benefit awards, and reducing entitlement. Students have to one day pay this back like any other loan. This is not a grant. It is also used for books and study materials. However, your also expected to pay rent, bills, food and for your children with it too. Many students have to drop out because they can’t afford to learn.

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: Change the way Universal Credit is worked out regarding Student Finance

Timeline

23 Oct 2020	Petition opened for signatures
29 Oct 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 29 Oct 2020

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