Connexions Base - Money

	CASH! The benefits office and most employers will pay your wages straight into a bank account. That means you'll need a bank account of some sort.
	YOUNG PARENTS Support is available for young parents who need it - stay on top of your entitlement to Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit.
	STUDENT MONEY Money for studying is readily available to those who are serious about it. There are so many options, everyone is covered.
	EMA An Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is worth hundreds of pounds per term and can help you stay on course at school or college.
	SIGNING ON AT 16 & 17 There are two main differences for unemployed people if they are under 18, but many more options if you work, study or train.