Child Tax Credits & Further Education

Help48xxx · 20th June 2008, 19:08

Hi folks,

my son is now 16 and had his last GCSE exam today. He wants to go on to 6th Form to enhance his application to the RAF.

I received my award notice today and it shows that payments will stop on 18th August this year. I had already spoken to someone at HMRC some weeks ago when my son decided he'd like to go on to 6th form and they said to let them know when he gets his GCSE results.

I was a bit worried though as someone has just told me that they will only continue paying CTC's if my son takes certain subjects, (ie English, Maths, Science).

Does anyone know if this is correct?

Many thanks,

xx

lormc22 · 20th June 2008, 21:29

hi same happend to me just phone them up and tell them he is staying on for 2 years to do F education they will keep paying no hassle i have been through it befor with 3 children the will pay it untill september 2010 for your child

PriorityOne · 20th June 2008, 21:35

Yep... exactly the same happened to me. Once they know for sure that your son's staying on at 6th Form, payments will continue.

Has your son applied for EMA ? If not, then he needs to get an application pack.

lormc22 · 20th June 2008, 21:37

and any free bus pass get all you can

Help48xxx · 20th June 2008, 21:47

Phew....sounds like we should be ok then....you can't imagine how relieved I am! I honestly thought it was course specific.

He's applied for EMA so he should start getting that in September with any luck. I never thought about a bus pass though.

Thanks everyone

xx

PriorityOne · 20th June 2008, 21:59

It's not course specific at all (I work in a school).... it just needs to be further education. Some of "my" kids are doing mechanics and all sorts !

Help48xxx · 21st June 2008, 10:41

Thanks for the advice...great as always.

xx

poppynurse · 21st June 2008, 11:17

and don't forget to let child benefit know that he is staying in education, that can then continue as well.

Help48xxx · 21st June 2008, 11:28

Good point Poppy.

I sent back a form to the CHB Dept explaining that my son will continue to FE. I got a letter from them some days later saying my CHB will stop. I assume they want to know for sure he is continuing to FE. We obviously have to wait for his GCSE results but I have been told by his Year Head that they expect a minimum of Grade C in 7 subjects. I expect I will have to ring them when the results are in!

xx

poppynurse · 22nd June 2008, 09:30

And don't forget if he starts FE then drops out you can still claim CTC/WTC and CB for 20 odd weeks.

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