Help for a UK student with housing and money problems.

seanbateman

So July my mum is kicking me out and I still have a year left of A levels, how can I get a house?
Also I will not get any dole while doing my A levels. I'm looking for a job but it's hard to find a part time one. Also I don't get any sort of EMA as my parents make more than 21,000 even tough they are giving me money. What can I do?

HopeAndDriftWood

How old are you?

Fire_Fox

Post on the Benefits board this is not really a student question! Also check:
https://www.entitledto.co.uk
http://direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/index.htm
Do you have a social worker? Have you told your family doctor? When you come to apply for student finance for university you will need professionals to write letters stating that your relationship with your parents has broken down.

student_advisor

Fire_Fox wrote: »

Post on the Benefits board this is not really a student question!

I disagree!

OP's entitlement to funding & benefits will be based entirely on the fact that they are a student & how old they are. Many student advisors on this board will be able to offer appropriate advice as soon as we know how old OP is.

OP - are you at school or college? Colleges generally have better pastoral support through a dedicated team (rather than just your teachers at school). If you are at college, you need to go to your student services dept otherwise, you will need to go to your local Connexions. If you are under 19, you will hopefully find things relatively straight forward. Once you turn 19, things get a bit more difficult and there is not as much money available.

easilydistracted

Depending on your age you may be entitled to income support, as long as you can prove your 'estranged' from your parents- this means that they are not going to provide you with ongoing support. If you are 19 or under go and see a Connexions advisor who should be able to advise you and help you fill in a form to take to the job centre nearer the time. You could also be entitled for funding for housing, You will not be entitled to 'a house' if you qualify though, under 25s are only entitled to enough funding for a room in a house share. There may also be some supported housing you can access through housing agencies- ask for advice from housing at the council. Good luck!

melancholly

i'd post on the benefits board too - may as well get as much help as possible from the widest selection of people. best to get a range of advice as well, especially from anonymous internet sources!

Oldernotwiser

Why is your mother kicking you out? I understand that things can get difficult at your age but this sort of thing normally blows up suddenly rather than with 6 months' notice.