Universities advise graduates to apply for welfare benefits

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 10:33 · Archive

Top universities are directing graduates to apply for Universal Credit immediately after their courses end.

British universities including King's College London, Loughborough University and the University of Stirling are advising graduates to apply for Universal Credit from the day their courses finish. Some institutions have encouraged applications even for those with jobs lined up within weeks or living with their parents.

How it is being reported

• Universities tell students to apply for benefits from the day their course endsGB News · 25 Sept, 08:15
• Universities tell students to apply for benefits from the day their course ends amid claims they are being fast-tracked to a life on handoutsDaily Mail · 25 Sept, 07:42

In this story: King's College London · Loughborough University · University of Stirling · Universal Credit

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