im on jsa at the mo..i get 65 pound a week,my rent and council tax fully paid..but in august i really want to start a full time plumbing course that is being funded by the college..full time being 2 days a week...do you know what benefits , or not , i will get if i go full time student..??......im single , i live in a one bed flat and have no savings..im hoping to do the full plumbing course now i have chance as ive been unemployed for over one year now so eventually i will have a proper trade behind me....thanks.. ,o)

Hi,

As a full time student you will get free council tax. Not sure about other benefits though.

Perhaps you could look for a part time job to do on the days you're not in college to cover the other costs?

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/index.htm - this might help or try asking on the forum at www.moneysavingexpert.com - they're likely to know.

hi guys....yes ive thought about a part time job as ive had a year out now and starting to get really bored..;o( ..thanks for your replys..