Dependent or not

It says he is at college full time, so maybe a late starter to the further education system? As opposed to a University student.

Would he be able to get a casual job for evenings/weekends to help with money?

It sounds as though you are both having to live on your State Pension, which is topped up with Pension Credits. Be a good idea as mentioned to check with CAB regarding either of you being entitled to any other benefits.

I think it's probably true that there's no funding available for an 18+ dependent. It might be worth discussing the situation with your grandson. Many universities will have a fund to make payments to students on a low income, or they may be able to advise him as to what other help he can get. In any case, he should be entitled to a maintenance loan if about £7,000, and should be using some of this to pay you for his boards and lodgings. Repayments are income related, so he's not going to be faced with a huge bill.

marjorie
This may help you to get an idea.
Its very good.

www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=a4ee067a-41bc-4941-9f55-4082c08d23d1

What a truly awful position for you. I'm not surprised you're depressed as I think the benefits situation is abysmal and it does make me wonder how some can sail through the system without any qualms. Give these clerks something " out of the ordinary " and they're stumped ! It then becomes easier for " computer to say no ".

I think as grannysue said, pay a visit to AgeUK or the CAB as I'm sure between the two they can sort something out.

Probably the best people to ask about benefit entitlement would be the CAB.
Could your Grandson help out by getting a part-time job?

Marjorie what a stressful situation for you to be in.
Have you thought of going to AgeUK ?
They could look into the matter for you and advise.
Also, when you say Pension Credit, do you mean your Pension ?