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Hi there, I'm new to this site but am hoping someone out there could offer some advice, my situation is I've been a chef for the last nine years since leaving school. After realising i want to change my career I'm now 25 and have been accepted on a access course with hope of going to UNi and completing a degree, my predicament is that I'm currently living in a flat paying 400 pound a month, plus bills! I leave full time employment in 2 weeks and honestly have nowhere else to go, is there any benefits I can receive in order to both live in my flat and pursue education? If so what steps any help Is appreciated thanks!!*:(
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It's not even 16 hours in my past experiences. You'll be told conflicting information regarding that. It would be better for you to go visit your local Citizen's Advice and discuss your current expenses and what you'll be able to receive. With it being education too, you're not really entitled to much if it's more than 16 hours a week.
When it comes to benefits, so much depends on your personal circumstances so it's hard to give a definite answer in terms of exactly what you might be entitled to.
Turn2Us have an online benefits calculator that you might want to try. As Javakrypt says, your local CAB can also run a full benefits check with you if you wanted to pop in and see them.
Keep us posted on what you find out - we're always here to listen and help out where we can