Publisher's Synopsis
CPAG and the National Union of Students have joined forces to provide this definitive, up-to-date guide to financial support for students. Written for student claimants and their advisers, this Handbook covers: student support for further and higher education'; how student income is treated for social security benefit, health benefit and tax credit purposes; entitlement to means-tested benefits and support for both full-time and part-time students claiming tax credits while studying; financial support when taking time out from studying; welfare benefits and tax credits relevant to students; council tax; tax matters that affect students.
