Is it possible to get housing benefit (HB) to help pay for student halls?
A3. If you are a full-time student you can get HB to help pay for student halls providing you are entitled to receive HB for other types of accommodation. You will fall into this category if you are a disabled student who is incapable of work, are in receipt of income support, a lone parent or receiving disabled students’ allowance because of deafness. If you are a part-time student, but would be eligible for HB as a full time student and are renting accommodation from your educational establishment you may also get HB (note that there are special rules where you are on income support or Jobseeker’s Allowance).
