Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 89476
Universal Credit: Students
Tabled: 11 November 2025
Answered: 17 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Stephen Gethins
Scottish National Party — Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Student Awards Agency Scotland (a) loans and (b) grants on levels of entitlement to Universal Credit.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsMost people in full-time education are excluded from Universal Credit because financial support for students comes from the system of student loans and grants designed for their needs. The level of that support is a matter for the Department of Education ...
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