It is worth checking whether you can claim any state benefits whilst you are a student. Unfortunately benefit entitlement for students can be a very complex area. For this reason it is impossible for us to cover all of the rules on these website pages.

You can find general information on a number of benefits on the Directgov website.

To find out about Incapacity Benefit and Employment and Support Allowance please use the link.

If you are a disabled student we recommend that you have a look on the Disability Alliance website where there is a really useful checklist of benefits you might be entitled to.