What money can I get?
16/17 year olds in education or training in supported or independent accommodation
| Allowance | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Personal allowance | Yes £57.90 Claim 16 to 19 - Bursary minus agreed service charge |
| Setting up home grant | Yes up to £3000 based on assessed need |
| Clothing | Yes up to £100 Summer, £100 Winter. Based on assessed need |
| Birthday | £50.00* |
| Festival | Total value £50.00* |
| EET Equipment/Clothing | From 16 to 19 Bursary - first then individual assessment. Up to £150 for education/work related clothing – subject to individual assessment |
| Travel/Bus Pass | Use bursary - then assessed need |
| Hobbies/Interests | Based on assessed need |
| Cold Weather Payment | Where eligible according to weather conditions |
| Passport | First adult passport only |
| Rent and support costs | Yes |
| Driving license and up to 10 lessons | From 17 and available up to age 21 – subject to assessment |
| Maternity | Application to benefit at 24 weeks £200 payable in third trimester in addition to state benefit |
* We will talk to you about what you want for your birthday and festival, we can go shopping with you to buy parcels or we will go shopping and buy your gifts for you. We prefer not to give you the money.