Child Tax Credit

Carriage_Girl

I am a widow on State Pension. Two years ago my daughter died and I now look after my 16 year old granddaughter who was at college in full time education. She was involved in a car accident and due to her injuries she was advised to postpone her college course until September, 2019. What happens about her Child Benefit and the Child Tax Credit? I cannot afford to look after her on just my pension.

Darksparkle

https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/tax-credits-technical-manual/tctm02230

The Child Tax Credit Regulations 2002, Regulation 5(7)(a)(b)
Interruptions to full-time education and approved training may be disregarded by HMRC

for up to 6 months
or
for any period, where the interruption is due to illness or disability of the mind or body
Interruptions in full-time education and approved training due to circumstances beyond the claimants control can be considered where the child or QYP is temporarily unable to attend full-time education or approved training.

There must always be an intention to continue in full-time education or approved training prior to the interruption.