Can full-time students claim tax credits?
Answer
The rules on claiming tax credits were unaffected by being a student, but tax credits are being replaced by Universal Credit, which is affected by this. Check with gov.uk or with your local authority’s website to see what the situation is where you live. The Citizens Advice Bureau can provide a good source of reliable information and can be contacted on 03444 111 222.
The Student Loans Company can help with childcare expenses and more information can be found here. You should claim any childcare expenses through the student funding system, not Universal Credit.
The amount of funding that you will receive depends on where in the UK you are living.
Student Finance England: Use the student finance calculator at gov.uk.
Student Finance Wales: The Financial support available is shown here
Student Finance Northern Ireland: The Financial support available is shown here
Student Awards Agency for Scotland: The Financial support available is shown here
Save the Student has more information on student funding across the UK.