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16 or 17 year olds

  • Don't miss out
    Many 16 or 17 year olds cannot claim benefits - but some are entitled, so it's important to check all the rules.
  • Parents or guardians claiming for you as a dependant
    Parents or guardians may claim extra benefit for you if you are at school or college, or have recently left education.
  • 16 or 17 year olds in care or leaving care
    If you go into care, your parent's benefits may be affected. If you leave care, the local authority may have a duty to arrange accommodation and weekly money for you.
  • Education Maintenance Allowances and other support
    An allowance of up to £30 a week for 16 - 19 year olds who continue at school or college beyond year 11.
  • Training
    On unwaged training programmes like "E2E" (Entry to Employment), you may be entitled to an Education Maintenance Allowance and other benefits.
  • Basic Benefits for 16 or 17 year olds
    You may be entitled, for example, because of estrangement, disability, caring for others or facing hardship. You might be entitled if continuing in education or not.
  • Young disabled people and carers
    If you are still at school or college and you live with your parent(s), or someone acting as your parent(s), there is often a choice about who should claim different benefits.
  • The minimum wage for under 18s
    The national minimum wage for 16 and 17 year olds is £3.53 an hour (from 1 October 2008). There are some exceptions - for example, for apprentices who are paid a wage.
  • Information on other websites
    Other accounts of entitlements for 16 or 17 year olds
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