Universal Credit

You could get an extra amount for your children if they live with you.

You would get the extra amount until the 31 August after their:

16th birthday
19th birthday, if they’re in eligible education or training – for example, they’re studying for GCSEs, A levels, BTECs, or NVQs up to level 3

You’ll only get an extra amount for your first and second child.

You will not get an extra amount for any more children unless:

your children were born before 6 April 2017
you were already claiming for 3 or more children before 6 April 2017
other exceptions apply

If your child has a disability

You might get an extra monthly amount if any of your children are disabled. You’ll get this extra amount no matter how many children you have. You’ll get:

£156.11 if you get the lower rate
£487.58 if you get the higher rate

The amount you get depends on the benefits your child receives and whether they have specific disabilities.

If your child leaves education this can affect the additional amount you receive for your child.

You will need to inform the DWP and if your child is too unwell to study your child can make a Universal Credit application.