The benefits system is complicated for young people and claiming benefit can feel scary or daunting. If you are 16 or over you may be able to claim benefits or tax credits. This applies to young people:
- looking for work
- on a low income
- who are disabled
- are young carers
Read our article on benefits explained for more information.
If you’re aged 16 to 19 you can receive the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) to help out with the costs of staying in learning. If you are thinking about going into higher education you need to consider what financial support you can receive to help with the costs of university life.
If you are a young parent up to the age of 20 and decide that you would like to carry on learning, have you considered Care to Learn? This can help pay for your childcare and travel costs while you’re learning. Read our article about Care to Learn for more information.
If you are unsure about whether you can or should be claiming benefits, talk in confidence to one of our trained personal advisers at your local Connexions Centre/One Stop Shop
Help lines
Connexions Direct - 080 800 13 2 19
Department for Work and Pensions
The DWP site has lots of information on benefits and what you are entitiled to whether you are staying in education, working or unemployed.
Citizen's Advice Bureau
The CAB site has helpful explanations of all the main benefits available to you on their website.
Tagish
This site lists all local councils enabling you to get in touch regarding benefit payments.
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