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Can I Get Any Assistance For A Young Student Who Is Not My Child?

L1882
L1882 Posts: 4 Newbie
in Child support
Hi All

I'm hoping somebody can point me in the direction I need to go.

I have just taken in an 18 (nearly 19) year old boy who is currently studying for his A Level resits. His parents have told him he has to leave home.

I'm now trying to find out if there is any financial support available to him or me until he finishes college/starts university. I have no idea where to start looking. I am currently unemployed but that situation cannot continue long as my redunancy protection insurance will run out in about 3 months. For now though my income is obviosuly low.

Any advice or guidance very gratefully accepted.

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  • L1882
    L1882 Posts: 4 Newbie
    Actually I think I've posted this in the wrong board - sorry, I will repost in the main benefits board
  • CMAC_2
    CMAC_2 Posts: 187 Forumite
    L1882 wrote: »
    Hi All

    I'm hoping somebody can point me in the direction I need to go.

    I have just taken in an 18 (nearly 19) year old boy who is currently studying for his A Level resits. His parents have told him he has to leave home.

    I'm now trying to find out if there is any financial support available to him or me until he finishes college/starts university. I have no idea where to start looking. I am currently unemployed but that situation cannot continue long as my redunancy protection insurance will run out in about 3 months. For now though my income is obviosuly low.

    Any advice or guidance very gratefully accepted.


    Firstly you can apply for his Child Benefit. Then once you have a CB ref Number you then can apply for Child Support as a Person with Care. His Parents are responsible to pay Child Support untill he goes off to University
  • Donedoingdebt
    Donedoingdebt Posts: 1,196 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    CMAC wrote: »
    Then His Parents are responsible to pay Child Support untill he goes off to University
    Or until he reaches 19, whichever comes first.
    Donedoingdebt Lightbulb moment January 2000. Debt at highest approx £102,000. Debt now (October 2009 - absolutely fork all!!!):beer:
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  • CMAC_2
    CMAC_2 Posts: 187 Forumite
    Donedoingdebt wrote: »
    Or until he reaches 19, whichever comes first.

    He could drop out of education and get a job before 19 and as such the liability would end.
  • kelloggs36
    kelloggs36 Posts: 7,712 Forumite
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    You can apply for BOTH or just one of his parents as you wish.
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