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Can I receive Social Welfare while I am repeating a college year?

18-11-2014 12:57pm

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playcold

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Can I receive Social Welfare while I am repeating a college year?

Currently I am repeating the third year of my degree as an external student, which means take the exams I failed and I can't attend any classes. I was also receiving a grant but obviously I am not getting it this year. I was just wondering am I entitled to any kind of Social Welfare for the remainder of the college year as I am doing nothing? It is also worth noting that I have no job nor am I receiving any other kind of payments. Also when I do pass this year can I get the grant again?

Thanks for your help.

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#2 18-11-2014 2:32pm

realistic anorak

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No because you are not available for full time work.

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#3 18-11-2014 2:57pm

mrsbyrne

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Did you speak to the Students Union about a hardship grant?

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#4 18-11-2014 3:12pm

playcold

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No, but would they be able to help under my circumstances?

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