You do not have to say exactly what you need or why. However, you must say the category of the expenses for which you want a Budgeting Loan/Advance and the amount of money you need.
To apply for a Budgeting Loan, you can fill out an application online via the Close Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Government department that is responsible for employment and welfare. See full definition website. Applying online is faster.
When applying online, you can receive your loan decision via email, text, or letter. Choosing email or text is the quickest way to get and accept your decision.
If you’re on Universal Credit and need a Budgeting Advance, you can ask your work coach or leave a message on your journal.
If you are in Northern Ireland, you need to apply for a Social Fund Budgeting Loan instead. You can apply for a Social Fund Budgeting Loan online on the NI Direct website. You can also ask your local Social Security Jobs and Benefits Office for a claim form.
If you’re on Universal Credit and need a Budgeting Advance, you can ask your work coach or leave a message on your journal.
You have to give your Close National Insurance Number Number used to record your national insurance contributions and tax paid. See full definition . You will need to also provide details of who else lives with you (partner and children if any) and details of savings and any current debt payments.
Your application is treated as made on the day it is received by the Close Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Government department that is responsible for employment and welfare. See full definition . If your application was incomplete and you comply with a request for additional information, your application is treated as made on the day it was originally received.