What benefits would be entitled to?

SammF · 3 January 2011 at 11:18PM

Hi all, just trying to find out what benefits myself and a friend would be entitled to, as it's all a bit confusing and unclear on different websites.

We are both 18 and are currently studying the final year at college.

My friend is living with parents, and I am living with my Sister.

We are looking to move out, for me; again. But we want to get somewhere on our own. Ideally it would be a 2bed with kitchen bath and lounge area.

We are both unemployed and only receive EMA weekly. That is our only 'income'.

If anyone can help us by explaining what benefits we could get, that would be great

Cheers! :beer:

dmg24 · 3 January 2011 at 11:19PM

Moving house in the middle of your final year at college would be madness. Why not wait until the summer, get a job and then review your plans?

GlasweJen · 3 January 2011 at 11:20PM

Well if you're in full time education you can't normally claim housing benefit, you'd get a council tax exemption though. If you've only got £60 a week between you and no way of paying rent how on earth does moving in together seem like a good idea?