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<p>Most students in full-time education do not qualify for Universal Credit (UC) unless
an exception applies.</p><p> </p><p>Under covid-19 regulations, those who do not receive
student finance and who would ordinarily not have entitlement to UC, such as those
undertaking a part-time course which would otherwise not be considered as compatible
with the requirements for them to look for and be available for work, will have entitlement
to UC. The DWP Secretary of State and Chief Secretary to the Treasury have agreed
to dis-apply UC and both legacy and new style JSA work preparation, work search and
availability requirements and related sanctions. This will initially be for a three-month
period which commenced on the 30<sup>th</sup> March. After three months, consideration
will be given as to whether a further extension is required.</p><p> </p><p>Students
are able to access funding to support their education courses through various loans
and grants, which are the responsibility of the Department for Education (DfE). Students
who do not ordinarily have entitlement to UC and who receive a maintenance loan or
grant through the student finance system will continue to be able to draw upon this
financial support until the end of this academic year. The adequacy of student finance
is a matter for DfE.</p>
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