Use the website entitledto you will be able to get a calculation of what you are entitled to
Yes itās based on your earnings so if you donāt earn enough then you will get something if you are renting your own place. Unsure about student accommodation though
Iād be weary, Iām on UC, work part time and a student so I get the maintenance loan, you have to let UC know youāre getting sfe but they reduce your UC depending on how much sfe you getā¦I live by myself with my daughter and housing benefit covers our rent š Iām not sure how it would work UC wise as I still have to do mine via housing benefit