Money advice and funding for young people

Money advice

Recommended external sites:

• AdviceGuide – money and consumer rights for young people
• thesite.org – money advice
• Money Saving Expert.com
• Make money make sense
• DirectGov – young people and money

Education

• Financial help for further education
• Financial help for higher education

On other websites:

• DirectGov – extra help with learning costs
• DirectGov – Education Maintenance Allowance

Advice for young parents

Help with childcare

Funding up to the value of £155 per week is available, up to age 19, to enable young parents to continue their education at school and if they go on to college. Contact the reintegration officer for details or apply online:

• Care to Learn.

Benefits

Young parents can claim various sources of financial help, including child benefit when the child is born. For more help, visit the Citizens Advice Bureau website:

• CAB – advice for parents aged under 16.

Getting funding for groups and individuals

• Grants for young people – the Youth Capital Fund and the Youth Opportunity Fund
• Funding – other opportunities, help and advice
• Sports Development Awards for young people
• Funding News
  Essential monthly updates on sources of funding. Try searching for 'youth' or 'young people' for example.

External websites:

• Connexions – getting funding
• Directgov – youth funds