In the UK what are the best steps to take for an 18 year old full time education evictee?
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do you have a local youth club in your area? or a community centre?. The workers at these centres should be able to give you sound advice and support in following this through, they should direct you to the nearest housing association which supports young people in times of need like yourself. I hope you take my advice and go to one of these places they are more than capeable of supporting young people and wil understand what you are going through.\nHope you sort this out quickly and safely, all the best...
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I don't know about the States, but here in the UK you can start by joining tutoring agencies, which people who want tution for their kids contact. The downside is that also demand a large percentage of your own takings...usually approx 25%. However, once you have one, and you are good, word of mouth is the best way!
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I would try a ESA. It's an education savings account that can be used for any educational purposes. Not just college.\nOr you cuold try a UTMA account. Uniform Transfer to Minors. An adult would be custodian on this account until the minor turns between 18-21 yrs old depending on the state of residence.
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I studied as a mature student at the University of Liverpool, England. \nI can't comment on overseas Universities, but may have info on UK uni's.\nIf you are in the UK, then go to "Student Services" and ask for a student loan form, if you are experiencing hardship, any money they give you, does not have to be repaid.\nIt has been a while since I was at University and things might have changed, however, if you don't ask you don't get.\n\nGood luck.
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In some states, I know in NY for sure, when you are 16 you can legally become emancipated.  No paper work involved.  As long as you have somewhere that you can go and a way to support yourself.  I would call some local agency's though to make sure.
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Speak to the Citizens' Advice Bureau about FREE debt advice. There are some other charities that will offer you free advice about the best/quickest way to repay what you owe but I am unaware of any organisation that will administer your debt for you or give you a consolidation loan without making some sort of charge. \n\nCAB will encourage you to look at what all your income and outgoings are and devise a strategy with you, not for you, as to how you are to pay it all back. Meanwhile, write a holding letter to your creditors telling them that you are seeking independent advice about the debt. It will only serve to stall them temporarily. \n\nWork out your priority and non priority debts. Priority debts are ones which will affect your home or your liberty and include rent/mortgage, water, gas and electric and any other loan secured against your property. Non-payment of council tax can lead to imprisonment and so is a priority debt. All other debts are non-priority. It is vital that these are paid first.\n\nDraw up an honest list of what comes in to your household and what goes out and include everything, including newspaper money and pocket money for the kids etc. Don't try to hide an amount under the heading 'Housekeeping'. Debt companies know what to expect to see under all the headings based on reasonable amounts according to your home circumstances and trying to hide amounts under ambiguous headings won't work. \n\nYou then need to write again to your creditors and include the income and expenditure form. They should then come to an agreement with you although they are not obliged to. If you go to the CAB with this information, they can help you work out payment plans for each creditor and give you a standard letter to send. It may also carry more weight with the creditors if they know CAB are involved. \n\nCreditors are not obliged to accept your suggested payment plans and will be looking for some commitment from you that you are determined to clear your debt. Can you return the cards to the company, cut up? Can you sell some of your assets? Can you take on another part-time job specifically to pay them off? Could you rent a room out in your house? \n\nThere are other options like IVAs or bankruptcy depending on how much debt you are in but these have as many cons as they do pros and are not the answer for everyone, particularly if you own a house with equity. You could speak to CAB about these options but think carefully before going down these routes. \n\nYou are right to think about alternatives to taking out more debt. There are obvious problems if you cannot keep up repayments on bigger consolidation debts especially if they are secured against your home. I don't know your own circumstances, of course, but maybe going through the debt procedures above will concentrate your mind on how you managed to get into debt in the first place, the pain of being in debt and how hard it was to get out of it which will prevent you from ever going down that road again. I know that I learned that same lesson the hard way and am steering well clear of ever going there ever again. Consolidation seems like easier options but will anyone ever learn to change their behaviour or is it just a quick fix to allow the same thing to carry on all over again? \n\nAnyway, good luck. It seems like a pit you can never climb out of but it will get easier. Promise!
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You might be eligible for a "crisis payment":\nhttp://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/qual_how_crisis.htm\n\nOr else probably youth allowance + living away from home allowance:\nhttp://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/youth_allow.htm\n\nIf you ring centrelink, they might be able to help you.\nOr else a counsellor or social worker might know what to do.\n\nHope this helps!\nGood luck with centrelink!
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hi\ni have recently left my family because of a violent relationship and have moved into rented accomodation,not an easy decision\nbut i went along to the locl citizens advice bureau and to my local social security centre for advice,you could also have the half an hour free consultation from a solicitor too.\ncheers stephanie
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Student visa is probably the best. Do not even think about claiming asylum, it's almost impossible to get it unless you have a really strong case. You may be able to get a work visa for some countries, but not UK. Even marrying someone is no guarantee.\n\nCitizenship is another thing altogether, it takes years if you can get it at all.\n\nDo lots of homework before making any decision, and before giving anyone money!\n\nGood luck!
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OOps sorry let me edit this..\n\nMost important question is - are they LEGALLY your gaurdian?  It sounds like this might be your sister.. or maybe a young aunt.\n\nWhat state are you in?  How old are you?  It depends on how your caregiver will react.  I did the same thing when I was 17 and my parents freaked and were able to take me back.  I spent a few days in Juvi.. but other than that nothing terrible will happen.  If you are 17, I suggest talking to your parents about this and seeing if they would let you.  Does your friends family want you to move there?  Have them talk to your caregiver.  If you are any younger, either wait or have the family talk to your caregiver..  I totally understand where you are coming from, sometimes your home can just be toxic, especially if your parents are going through a divorce, or some issues of their own.. I've been moved out for 2 years now, and even when I come to visit, it just sucks my soul dry.. Some people and places are just so bad for you.  Talk to them .. really.  OR just go ahead and do it, but know this - they will be able to find you - and they will force you to come back - BUT after that happens, they will be open for dialog with you - you will be able to tell them how damaging their home is to you - and they will be able to take you seriously.. This is what happened to me- They never listened until after I ran away.. Then they let me finish my high school degree online and let me move out when I needed to.\n\nTo help you any further, I would need to know your age and your state.\n\nAnd like the other person mentioned, if you are working and making some of your own money, you might be able to get emancipated. \n\nChoices Other Than Emancipation\n\nEmancipation is only one of several alternatives available to you if you feel you cannot live with your caregiver.  You may want to consider other options such as:\n\nfamily counseling or mediation service between you and your parents; \nliving with another responsible adult (aunt, uncle, grandparent, or family friend); \nseeking assistance from public and private agencies; \nan informal agreement with your caregiver allowing you to live outside your home. \n\n\nMy final advice to you is this - family counseling - if nothing else works - this will.  The other person there can help you communicate effectively with your caregiver - and don't assume they will only be on your caregivers side either.  Present your case to them, and unless you have no reason for wanting to move out, they will support you and help you work out a solution with your family..\n\nGood luck, ok?  Feel free to personally email me if you need any personal or legal advice..  Bj_Osterhout@yahoo.com
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You should move out of England, paint yourself black,tell them you want claim asylum, reclaim benefits and you'd get everything you want.\nSimple really.
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You can normally have a free session with a solicitor who would be able to give you advise. Contact Citizens Advise Bureau and they will put you in touch with a solicitor who provides this service. Good luck in your endeavours.
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Best advice is to talk to a family law attorney.  You'd have to prove that you'd be better off on your own than with your parents/guardian.  It's pretty tough to do, unless you can prove abuse or neglect and can prove that you have the means in which to support yourself, such as a trust fund that you would get when you turned 18, etc.  They're not too keen on emanicapting minors if it means you would have to get a full time job to survive.  You'd just wind up in foster care until 18.
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Many states have laws about under age juveniles living alone.  Your brother is very young.  He may be twenty-one, but he's a college student and a "beginner" adult.  He may not want a teenaged sibling to watch over.  College age siblings do not make very good guardians!  \n\nYour best bet is to just grin and bear it in your new home.  You can always go to college in Georgia when you graduate.\n\nThere are such things as "emancipated minors", teenagers under eighteen who are granted adult status by a judge.  Those are exceptional cases and very few kids get legally emancipated.\n\nIn order to be emacipated you would have to have good, solid marketable job skills.....skills more complex than being able to run a cash register.\n\nGrin and bear it.  You will adapt to your new home.
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Well she should definately go to citizen advice bureau, she'll get good advice from them.\nIf she isn't entitled to the extra she should take it from the childs allowance, clothes allowance etc. She should tell him they have to last longer as she can't afford to buy now because HE has got himself excluded and costing her extra money. She must teach him to take responsibility for his own actions. If he wants to re-gain this clothes allowance, or pocket money or whatever she takes, then he has to get a job to pay her.\nHe is old enough to work, my eldest wanted extra money as I struggle. She got a job to buy herself what I couldn't afford and it was the encouragement for three of my others too. They love their independance and the thought of earning for themselves too. They also appreciate things more now because THEY HAD TO WORK FOR IT!!!!!\nHe has to learn to grow up, she is the perfect teacher to give him that push!\nGive her my wishes, and God Bless YOU for being a thoughtful friend to seek advice.
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this is so sad, OK first I'm not from London but not to far away, I'm in Woodstock.\nnow i know a few 17y old on their own, they got help through a government agency, now I'm not sure which one it was, either it was children's aid society or social services, because they were too old to be in foster care they were helped with getting a place to live and a way to pay their rent and buy food. one now has a job and the other is in looking still.\n\ni would also suggest the kid's help line they have numbers and info to help you out. don't be afraid to ask for help, its out there for you and your friend.  i wish the best of luck hopefully the future will be brighter.
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Nationwide Building Society has a fantastic Smart account for children. No penalties if you need to draw out of it and it can stay in your name until they are 18. The rates are going up tomorrow to close to 6%. Also there is the government child trust fund but you can only pay in £1200 per year to it if you have the voucher if your child was born after 2002.