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Living costs

You may be entitled to some help with your living costs.

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Benefits

If you're in full-time education and training, your parents/carers will normally get child and other benefits until you're 19. Under 18s don't normally get any benefits except in exceptional circumstances.

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Exceptional circumstances

You may get financial help if there are exceptional circumstances - if you have caring responsibilities or can't live at home for example. Speak to your Connexions personal adviser if you're worried about money.

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Additional needs

You may get extra support if you have additional needs. If you have money worries:

  • speak to your Connexions personal adviser
  • contact Connexions Direct on 080 800 13 2 19 or look at the money pages opens new window on the website
  • contact DIAL UK, the network of disability advice lines through its website opens new window or on 01302 310 123.

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