Parents whose children are leaving post-16 education will see their benefits cut in just weeks. Universal Credit claimants whose children are leaving full time education will see their payments reduced.
According to Yorkshire Live those with children who are not in post-16 education will see their monthly Universal Credit payments end in September. Families with children aged 16-19 receive additional more money if their child attends or is enrolled in full-time, non-advanced education or on approved training.
It is one of two payments which could disappear from families accounts if they do not notify the authorities. Once a child leaves full time education they are no longer counted in their family claim and the separate Child Benefit payments also cease.
