We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum. This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

Year 13 UC claim?

Hi all, I’m new to this but was wondering if my Y13 child can now make a claim for UC? He is no longer in education due to schools and exams being cancelled and can’t get a local job in retail or hospitality industry as anticipated for his summer months. He is awaiting to go to uni in September/ January/whenever it may happen!! Is he now able to make a claim for UC? We are really short in this household as my husband’s former company has not agreed to furlough him, despite being made redundant after 28th Feb and we still have to pay for my daughter’s student accommodation for another couple of months so any extra to the household income would be welcome, even if it is only money that goes directly to my son and is his to do with as he wishes.  Any sensible comments appreciated! 

Comments

  • lincroft1710
    lincroft1710 Posts: 18,452 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Are you sure he is definitely not legally in full time education
    If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 348.8K Banking & Borrowing
  • 252.3K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 452.6K Spending & Discounts
  • 241.6K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 618.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 176K Life & Family
  • 254.7K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.