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18 year old - when Child ISA matures at £20,000 ... will he lose Universal Credit whilst studying?

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  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,162 Forumite
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    edited 21 June 2020 at 7:16PM
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    I wasn't being "testy" as you put it. You asked a question in which i answered. I'm sorry if it''s not the answer you would have liked but it doesn't change the answer, it will still be same.
    I certainly didn't accuse you of anything...
  • LittleSun
    LittleSun Posts: 18 Forumite
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    I think you were "testy".  I wouldn't have minded the answer, either way, just not the judgy irritation that went along with it, even though you have no idea about our circumstances as a whole.
  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,162 Forumite
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    Knowing your circumstances wouldn't have made any difference to the answer....
  • [Deleted User]
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    Most students under 18, who live at home, are not entitled to UC. Plus won’t have savings like this. So he’s losing nothing in my mind, he’s in a much better position than they are. 
  • LittleSun
    LittleSun Posts: 18 Forumite
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    I'll leave it there.
    But thanks for the facts at least.  It will give my son something to think about in September.

  • LittleSun
    LittleSun Posts: 18 Forumite
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    He doesn't live at home Mark!!!!  He won't finish his A levels till he is 18 1/2.  I'll have to try and help him sort it out in new school year, as I said, unusual and difficult circumstances. 
  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,162 Forumite
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    edited 21 June 2020 at 7:24PM
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    LittleSun said:
    He doesn't live at home Mark!!!!
    It makes no difference. He will have £20,000..
  • LittleSun
    LittleSun Posts: 18 Forumite
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    He has to pay rent to a private LL in other words.  Sorry, I think it is a bit complicated for this board to understand, in just a few sentences, sorry I posted really.
  • LittleSun
    LittleSun Posts: 18 Forumite
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    That was addressed to Mark.  I get it Poppy!
  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,162 Forumite
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    What's complicated about it? He's claiming means tested benefits and will be receiving £20,000. This means he won't be entitled to the benefits.
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