 *NOTE* The information on this page is intended as a GUIDE to give you some idea of what you MIGHT be able to claim.
Benefits and criteria often change so use the contact details and websites below to find out what you can claim.
Come and see us for some friendly advice
At your Local Connexions Centre you can make an appointment to see a Personal Adviser who can give you advice and guidance on this subject and many more. You can also contact us online to ask a question and receive a reply. To contact us online CLICK HERE.
 Activity Agreement: If you're 16 or 17 and you've been out of education and training for the last 20 weeks and aren't in receipt of Jobseeker's Allowance, talk to Connexions about a new project designed to get you the future you deserve. And there's a £30 a week allowance if you qualify. To find out more click here or call us FREE on 0800 073 8700 and ask for an "Activity Agreement Adviser"
 From April 2006 families of 16 to 19 year olds who are in
unpaid work-based training will be entitled to child benefit
and child tax credit. click here to read more...
More on Other sources of finance. . .
There are too many different types of benefits, grants and loans available for us to cover all of them on this website. Our "Money" menu above gives information about the more common types of benefits available.
A few more are listed below but you should make an appointment to see your Connexions Personal Adviser for advice and guidance depending on your particular circumstances.
Where to Get Help and More Information
Below are some contact numbers and website links to organisations that can offer support, information and advice:
Child care: Have your child care costs paid while you train!
 Care to Learn: If you are a young parent aged under 20 and you start learning - you could get help with your childcare costs up to £155 per week. You can be attending a full or part time course at a college or training centre. To find out more information make an appointment to see a Personal Adviser at your local Connexions Centre. You can also ring 0845 600 2809 Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm or visit the Care to Learn website at www.dfes.gov.uk/caretolearn/.
 FREE LEAFLET: You can download a really useful leaflet in PDF format that gives more details about Care to Learn. Download it HERE (344Kb).
Princes Trust: If you are considering starting your own business the Princess Trust might be able to provide start-up finance. www.princes-trust.org.uk.
 This link takes you directly to the A to Z of benefits that are available. Visit www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits.
 Information about benefits and services you may be able to get and how to apply, including forms you can download. Visit this website at www.dss.gov.uk.
The place to turn to for the latest and widest range of public service information is www.direct.gov.uk.
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