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Benefits entitlement for 18 year old

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Caz1841 · 27/04/2023 23:25

My 18 year old is currently on universal credit after taking a year off college with mental health issues. He's now applied to return to full time college in September, but he'll be 19 in November. He lives at home with me so its just the two of us, and although I work full time, i know I'll struggle without the housekeeping he currently gives me from his universal credit. Does anybody know whether my son or myself are entitled to any financial help at the age he's at? I've looked on the benefits website but just wondering whether anyone has personal experience with this? Thanks in advance.

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MyLifeIsFullOfLemons · 27/04/2023 23:39

He can apply for EMA if in Wales, Ireland or Scotland, if he applies at 18 they pay until 19 I think. Although it’s not much.
He should get in touch with student services and see what else there is in England but there is some info here.
https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help

https://www.gov.uk/education-maintenance-allowance-ema

Further education courses and funding

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https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help

Caz1841 · 28/04/2023 00:12

Thanks so much for the info. I'll take a look.

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