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It is. However, if the student is receiving IB and IS, they may well be getting the amount that means they will still receive some of IB(IS) even whilst doing a full-time course, and thus still get the other non-monetary benefits of receiving IS...so it's worth a try. Also, the DWP and BEL do not always get their regulations right. It's also worth noting that (unfortunately) at the current time, there are likely to be students within any institution who are on SDA or IB or (perhaps) the new ESA. Youth rules apply to IB slightly differently than they did to SDA, but still exist(ed), and anyone in receipt of IB or SDA can claim IS on top...although it's more likely to be possible if they're on SDA (as the criteria for income still have to be met). In other words, it's a minefield, which is why the DWP themselves get it wrong sometimes. 2008/12/9 Hazel Devereux <[log in to unmask]>: > That's true but it is my understanding that any bursary or student loan is classed as income and may affect benefits received. > kind regards > Hazel > >>>> "Northeast S." <[log in to unmask]> 08/12/2008 16:42 >>> > DLA is not means-tested. I have known students who have continued to receive both Incapacity Benefit and Income Support whilst studying. She is best advised to contact the Benefit Enquiry Line to have a chat with them. > Regards > Sharon Northeast > Disability Assessor > > > > From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kate Nixon [[log in to unmask]] > Sent: 08 December 2008 16:22 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: part time disabled applicant > > Dear all > > We have had a query from a disabled applicant who is interested in doing a flexible PGCE for which she will receive a small bursary. > > She is currently in receipt of Incapacity Benefit, Disability Living Allowance and Income Support, and I assume, Housing Benefit. She is very keen to complete her PGCE on a part time basis but is wary of losing benefits and the bursary not being able to make up the shortfall. It is doubtful that the ALF will be sufficient also. We > > I was wondering if anyone else has had this situation and if there has been anyway of resolving it. 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