18 year old student...any benefits?

LJW_2

Hi my nephew turned 18 yesterday and is currently at college and gets EMA (not for long I hear). Is he entitled to claim a benefit??

He has also left his mothers home and is sleeping on his fathers settee so is also looking at getting his own place, or possibly waiting until he gets a uni placement (if). I have directed him to a youth agency that deals with this but any advice on benefits etc would be good. Thanks

fresian_cow

I believe if he is still in full time education his father could possibly claim CB and CTC for him. If he is independent then sometimes can claim Income support.

Indie_Kid

Is he disabled?

LJW_2

sh1305 wrote: »

Is he disabled?

No he isn't disabled

Lokolo

A partime job...

LJW_2

Lokolo wrote: »

A partime job...

Yes I agree and he is looking but struggling to get one at present!

EltonJohnFan

LJW,

I completely understand your nephews situation and can imagine it's quite difficult for students to find work (of any sort) right now as it's the same for people looking for full-time work and it doesn't look like the situation will be improving in a hurry! If you're newphew is able (and willing) to look for work then he may be entitled to Jobseekers Allowance but please bear in mind this will ONLY be paid if he's actively seeking work and is able to prove that he is too. I wish him well for the future, young people have a really rough ride nowadays and I can only sympathise because even traditional student jobs like working in pubs etc are completely gone in my area as the jobs market is in a very bad way indeed.

Indie_Kid

EltonJohnFan wrote: »

LJW,

I completely understand your nephews situation and can imagine it's quite difficult for students to find work (of any sort) right now as it's the same for people looking for full-time work and it doesn't look like the situation will be improving in a hurry! If you're newphew is able (and willing) to look for work then he may be entitled to Jobseekers Allowance but please bear in mind this will ONLY be paid if he's actively seeking work and is able to prove that he is too. I wish him well for the future, young people have a really rough ride nowadays and I can only sympathise because even traditional student jobs like working in pubs etc are completely gone in my area as the jobs market is in a very bad way indeed.

If he's a full-time student he wouldn't be entitled to JSA.

MrsManda

If he's in full time education then is someone claiming Child Tax Credits and Child Benefit for him? This money is meant to go towards his upkeep.His EMA will continue until he finishes his course as he's already claiming it.
As he's not disabled, a lone parent, estranged from his parents or a carer he's not likely to be entitled to any benefits whilst he's in full time education.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Money/FinancialHelpForYoungPeople/DG_10027506

LJW_2

EltonJohnFan wrote: »

LJW,

I completely understand your nephews situation and can imagine it's quite difficult for students to find work (of any sort) right now as it's the same for people looking for full-time work and it doesn't look like the situation will be improving in a hurry! If you're newphew is able (and willing) to look for work then he may be entitled to Jobseekers Allowance but please bear in mind this will ONLY be paid if he's actively seeking work and is able to prove that he is too. I wish him well for the future, young people have a really rough ride nowadays and I can only sympathise because even traditional student jobs like working in pubs etc are completely gone in my area as the jobs market is in a very bad way indeed.

Hi, thanks for your reply, totaly agree with what you said and hopefully he will get something...and something when he finally finishes university in the future!! times are hard on the job front!

LJW_2

MrsManda wrote: »

If he's in full time education then is someone claiming Child Tax Credits and Child Benefit for him? This money is meant to go towards his upkeep.His EMA will continue until he finishes his course as he's already claiming it.
As he's not disabled, a lone parent, estranged from his parents or a carer he's not likely to be entitled to any benefits whilst he's in full time education.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Money/FinancialHelpForYoungPeople/DG_10027506

Hi, am i right in thinking that child benefit can be paid up to 19 if he is in full time education. What about Child Tax Credits?