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Daughter leaving for University

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Sue2210 · 22/02/2019 08:16

Hi I am new to this site, hopefully someone can help me here? My 17 year old is leaving for university to stay in digs, we are in Scotland,howdoes this affect my child tax benefit, working tax credits and housing benefit and council tax. I have looked this up but seem to be getting different opinions. It is only 39 weeks per term. Is she classed as still living with me as I will have to keep room for her obviously. TIA x

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ivykaty44 · 22/02/2019 08:21

You’re dd will be a non dependent when she turns 18 and your cycle ct will stop but you’ll get 25% of the council tax as your dd is a full time student
I would though contact your citizens advise for information on benefits

Babyroobs · 22/02/2019 08:22

Any benefits you receive for her will end as she will be able to get a student loan to support herself. I think there is some kind of rule with the housing benefit where you can keep a room for her. Also she wont be expected to pay towards the council tax as she is a student and therefore exempt.

ivykaty44 · 22/02/2019 08:22

Not cycle but tax credits

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Sue2210 · 22/02/2019 08:27

Thanks for replies, what about the working tax credits? I have no idea how I will survive, I am a taxi driver and it is hard enough trying to make ends meet.

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katsucurry · 22/02/2019 08:59

As a single adult with no dependent children the working tax credit threshold is very low - around or slightly under £12,000 a year. So if you earn more than that it will stop when she leaves.

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Sue2210 · 22/02/2019 09:04

Thanx, I am new to all this credits, just take it as it comes at least I know now to expect it. Wish she would work in a chippy like normal teenagers here lol.

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ivykaty44 · 22/02/2019 09:30

Op if your dd didn’t go to university and worked in a chippy instead your housing benefit would also be effected and lowered according to your dds wages.

Whilst it is great for youngsters to be working full time there is nothing wrong with continuing education

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Sue2210 · 22/02/2019 10:17

Yes I know, proud of her.

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PalmTree101 · 22/02/2019 18:37

Wish she would work in a chippy like normal teenagers here lol

Don't even say this as a joke.

Hopefully your DD being able to access university seduction and a supportive parent encouraging her on will enable her to not be posting saying how she can't make ends meet in 20 years time eh?

Ellisandra · 22/02/2019 20:45

University seduction is the best part of a degree.

legolimb · 22/02/2019 20:50

I need to know what university seduction is?

No, OP. If DD is living away then I doubt you will keep the same tax credits.

Can she work part time alongside her studies to help with costs. Or at least support herself so you don'thave to chip in?

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Sue2210 · 22/02/2019 23:33

I wouldnt want her to help, it was just so I am prepared, had recently just lost my job and home, built up new one. Tax credits helped out. I am sure it will all work out. I do encourage her, some are fortunate not to have to try and just make ends meet, some due to circumstances have to. People are so quick to judge. Thankx for reples

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