18 year old in college, Child Benefit, Child Tax credit and part time work

confused24

Hi all,

My Son is in college and I claim Child Benefit [CB] and Child Tax Credit [CTC] for him.  He would like to work Part Time, whilst in college too, and has asked me if it will affect my CB and CTC claim for him.

Would it affect either or both claims of CB and CTC, please?  Does anyone know?


Thank you in advamce for your help and replies.

poppy123456

It would not affect your benefits.

confused24

Thank you, Poppy.  Is it 15 hours maximum he'd be allowed to work before it will affect the benefits I get for him, please?

carbow32

Please let someone clarify this because I am not sure I am right.

However if they are in college full time any money they earn does not affect your benefits.

However if they leave college and you apply for a 20 week extension on your benefits.  At this point you are only entitled to the money if they work less than 24 hours a week.

Here's wishing your son all the best on his course and you won't need to worry about the 20 week extension. 

poppy123456

There’s no maximum amount of hours he can work. 

carbow32

poppy123456 said:

There’s no maximum amount of hours he can work. 

Thanks for clarifying.  My daughter has a job on top on college.  I was starting to get a bit worried with this post.