UC and My daughter working part time whilst a student

rachelh72
rachelh72 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected
in Universal Credit (UC)

Hi how many hours can my 18 year old daughter work (who's a part time college student) before it affects my UC? I also claim full housing and council tax benefit. Thanks

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  • Morgan_Alumni
    Morgan_Alumni Posts: 782 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    By housing benefit, do you mean the housing element of Universal Credit @rachelh72? Or do you receive housing benefit separate to your UC?

    Your daughters' earnings will not impact your UC award. Do you still receive the child element for her?

  • rachelh72
    rachelh72 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected

    Hi sorry it's housing element not housing benefit. I also receive pip mobility and care elements. Thanks

  • rachelh72
    rachelh72 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected

    Also what about my child benefit?

  • rachelh72
    rachelh72 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected

    Yes I still receive child element as well thanks

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing

    If your daughter is only a part time student, I wouldn't expect your child element to continue for her. It would only continue if she's in full time non advanced education. See link.

    https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/child-over-16

    Your daughter can work as many hours as she wants, it will not affect your UC.

  • rachelh72
    rachelh72 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected

    Hi thanks no she's full time student.

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