Most full-time students cannot claim Housing Benefit, but there are important exceptions. You may qualify if you are responsible for a child, receive certain benefits such as Income Support or income-related ESA, are disabled and receive qualifying disability support, or meet other specific conditions. Your local council will assess your circumstances, including your household income, rent and course details. Check the current guidance on GOV.UK or contact your council, as many working-age renters instead need to check whether they can claim Universal Credit housing costs.