Student and LCWRA

Cl had UC with LCWRA plus PIPS before becoming a full time student and would have continued to be paid UC after starting his course but for his student income. This claim has now been closed by UC after a period of zero payments and we can’t see any details.

Acting on advice from (I think) the Jobcentre he made fresh claim at the start of the long vacation when Reg 68 would come into play and his Student loan would be disregarded. This claim was refused as he was a ‘student in full time education’ with no further explanation.

There is no debate about PIPS, he is currently getting it but he also needs to get LCWRA to satisfy Reg14. He has not been reassessed as not having LCWRA and nor has he taken up work or anything else that might end his LCWRA status.

The question is then whether his LCWRA status has continued after his first claim was closed - any thoughts or observations gratefully received

(As a protective measure he has re applied for UC with a note to ask them to reconsider the last claim as he comes under Reg 14)

Hi Pete

I think this question was answered in a previous thread Can LCWRA continue with new UC claim if previous UC claim stopped?

Do come back to us on how you get on - looks like an issue that arises a lot but unclear whether advisors are having much success rectifying.

Thanks