Child Benefit is provided to families who have children, and the amount is determined based on the number of eligible children living in the household.

When it comes to means-tested benefits and tax credits, they do not take into account the income received from Child Benefit. Nevertheless, certain benefits may have specific provisions for Child Benefit.

• If you meet certain criteria, you could potentially receive assistance to cover your learning expenses.
• If you are currently registered as a full-time student enrolled in higher education
• If your children are under 16 years old, or under the age of 20 who are eligible to stay in approved education or training programmes?
• Each child is entitled to receive a regular payment known as an allowance, which is provided to you.
• This allowance is typically disbursed every four weeks and serves as a contribution towards your State Pension through National Insurance credits
• Your child will be assigned a National Insurance number without the need for them to apply for it. This number will usually be issued shortly before they reach the age of 16

Child Benefits can only be received by one person for each child, according to the regulations. However, it is worth mentioning that there is no limit on the number of children that one can claim.

CHILD BENEFIT REPAYMENT CRITERIA:

• No repayment is required for this benefit
• This financial assistance is provided in addition to your existing student finance

If you are eligible for Child Benefits payment you could receive £25.60 for the eldest or only child or £16.95 for the other child per week.

HIGH INCOME CHILD BENEFIT SUPPORT

The High Income Child Benefit Charge may be applicable if you or your partner possess an individual income exceeding £50,000 and meet the following criteria:

• Child Benefit is received by either you or your partner.
• Another individual receives Child Benefit for a child residing with you, and they contribute an equal or greater amount towards the child's expenses.
• The fact that the child living with you is not your biological child is inconsequential

To determine whether your income exceeds the threshold, it is necessary to calculate your

I refer to your adjusted net income refers to your total taxable income our total taxable income, excluding any allowances and items such as Gift Aid. This includes interest earned from taxable income, excluding any allowances and items such as Gift Aid. This includes interest earned from savings and dividends.

To obtain an estimate of your adjusted net income, you can utilize the Child Benefit tax calculator

HOW IS THE TAX CHARGE

If both you and your partner have an adjusted net income exceeding £50,000, the individual with the higher income will be held accountable for the tax charge.

The term 'partner' refers to someone whom you are legally married to, in a civil partnership with, or cohabiting with as if you were married.