studentship affect JSA

R

Hi everyone,
I just join to this forum.
I have a question which it will be great if you can help me with it please.
I am currently PhD student and warded one year studentship but my husband is on JSA. I as wondering is my studentship affect his JSA? Dose an studentship consider as job.
cheers

C

Yes, I believe it does. It doesnt affect tax credits as the income isnt taxable but housing benefits, JSA etc it will.

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