Benefits elearning

Can a student claim housing costs?

Learn when a full time student can claim benefits to help with their rent. 

What this session covers

This recorded session covers when a full time student can claim housing costs.

Who this session is for

You might be new to your role or new to this topic. This session doesn't require any prior knowledge.

Maybe you work for a local authority or as a housing or generalist adviser. This session is also suitable if you don't specialise in housing but need to know the basics for your role.

Length: 15 minutes

Level: Entry (Level 1)

Topic: Benefits

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Tenant under occupancy

Get an overview of under occupation rules for housing benefit, also known as the bedroom tax.

What this session covers

This recorded session includes:

• what is tenant under occupancy

• who do the under occupancy rules apply to

• who is exempt from the under occupancy rules

• solutions for people classed as under occupying

Who this session is for

You might be new to your role or new to this topic. This session doesn't require any prior knowledge.

Maybe you work for a local authority or as a housing or generalist adviser. This session is also suitable if you don't specialise in housing but need to know the basics for your role.

Length: 30 minutes

Level: Entry (Level 1)

Topic: Benefits

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Can someone claim housing costs after leaving the former jointly owned family home?

Learn if and when someone can claim housing costs after leaving a home they jointly owned with an former partner or spouse.

What this session covers

This recorded session includes:

• how universal credit and housing benefit rules apply to jointly owned property

• how universal credit and housing benefit rules apply to capital in a former family home

• whether someone can claim housing costs after moving out

Who this session is for

You're in a role where you advise people on housing and benefits issues, or where you encounter enquiries about this topic.

You might work in housing options for a local authority, or be a housing caseworker for a voluntary agency.

Length: 20 minutes

Level: Fundamental (Level 2)

Topic: Benefits

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Should someone claim universal credit housing costs element or housing benefit? 

Learn when someone should claim universal credit or housing benefit for help with their housing costs.

What this session covers

This recorded session includes:

• whether a person should make a claim for housing costs under universal credit or housing benefit 

• when a person cannot claim housing benefit 

• when a person cannot claim universal credit 

Who this session is for

You're in a role where you advise people on housing and benefits issues, or where you encounter enquiries about this topic.

You might work in housing options for a local authority, or be a housing caseworker for a voluntary agency.

Length: 15 minutes

Level: Fundamental (Level 2)

Topic: Benefits

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Who is considered a non-dependant when it comes to deductions for housing costs?

Learn who is a non-dependant under universal credit and housing benefit rules, and what this means for the claim. 

What this session covers

This recorded session includes:

• who is classed as a non-dependant under universal credit and housing benefit 

• what housing cost contribution means and why this matters

Who this session is for

You're in a role where you advise people on housing and benefits issues, or where you encounter enquiries about this topic.

You might work in housing options for a local authority, or be a housing caseworker for a voluntary agency.

Length: 20 minutes

Level: Fundamental (Level 2)

Topic: Benefits

Join now