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School, college, university or work? No matter what you choose you need to think about the money.
For a brief guide to your finance, choose the section below that applies to you:
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What if I stay at school or go to FE college?
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. If you start a course before your 19th birthday then the local authority will pay your tuition fees.
. Your parents or carers will receive child benefit for you until your 19th birthday.
. 18 or over? Then see if you’re able to apply for the Assembly Learning Grant.
. Education Maintenance Allowance - 16 to 18 year olds in full-time education can now apply for a means tested Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) of up to £30 a week.
What if i go to university?
To find out more about funding for Higher Education, check out Money Matters in the HE section. |
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Going into work or training?
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. If you are on an approved training course your parents will receive child benefit until you are 19.
. Those on Skill Build receive at least £50 per week.
. Foundation Modern Apprentice or a Modern Apprentice receives a training allowance or wage, which will be at least £50 per week. You may also be able to get help with transport costs.
. Minimum wage - 16 and 17 year olds in work are now entitled to a minimum wage of £3.40 an hour. This does not apply if you are on an apprenticeship.
. To find out more about the national minimum wage, visit the Directgov website. |
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If you are unemployed
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Your parents or carers will receive child benefits for you until you are 19, if you are registered for work and training at your local careers centre.
You are not normally able to claim any benefits if you are under 18. But if you are under 18 and have left home and are living independently, you may be able to claim Job Seeker's Allowance and/or Housing Benefit.
If you are 16 or 17 and have been in work or training and become unemployed you may be able to claim Bridging Allowance which is £15 per week for up to 8 weeks in a year.
If you have special needs or are unable to work for health reasons, you may be able to claim other benefits.
The benefits you can claim will depend on your personal circumstances. |
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