Universities fees are rising and i was wondering about benefits... (accountant answers required) I am 17, and?
and if i were to become emancipated what benefits can i claim? Little hypothetical background - I am working earning £1000 per year (saturday job) - I am in full time education - I am not disabled - I live with my parents' household
United Kingdom - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
There are no benefits for yourself for university All you can do is take a student loan and try and get extra hours of part time work As you live with your parents, ultimately they are responsible for you.
Answer 2 :
You cannot claim any benefits. Depending on your parents income (not yours) your student loan will either be a loan, grant or mixture of both.
Answer 3 :
IF you were to become estranged from your parents and had no contact or was kicked out of home, you would THEN be able to claim some benefits like Income support or Job Seekers Allowance but ONLY in *special circumstances* (see DWP website) Normally you can't claim till your over 18 In terms of being in full time education, you cannot normally claim help with rent unless your disabled or a lone parent. If you were working full time and was on a low income you can also then claim help with rent. (few people realise the actual rules of benefits and state the blanket rules which do not cover each case.) MOST answers on here have not read the DWP website itself where the rules can be quite clear! Thumbs down heh? GO read ther DWP!!!
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