Benefits for teenagers who are 16 or 17

During pregnancy: You will be entitled to Income Support if you are at school or college for more than 12 hours a week and you can show 'good cause' for not being able to live with your parents.

You should be paid at the higher rate of £42.70.
After the birth: You will be entitled to Child Benefit and Income Support as a single parent totaling £80.75 per week, or £90.95 if you can show 'good cause' for not living with your parents.
Your benefit may be reduced if you do not give the Child Support Agency information about the father of your child.
You will also be entitled to Housing Benefit to pay for your rent and the Sure Start Maternity Grant of £500.You can go back to school after the birth if you want to, and you should get help with the cost of your childcare.

I live apart from my parents and I want to study at school part time can I claim any benefits?

During pregnancy: If you have 'good cause' for not being able to live with your parents you will be able to claim JSA of £42.70 per week using the severe hardship rule as long as your availability for work is not affected by your part time study. You can also claim Housing Benefit.

If you are 29 weeks pregnant or more or you are too ill to look for work during your pregnancy, you will be entitled to claim IS and study part time. You will need to show 'good cause' why you are not living with your parents in order to receive the higher rate of IS.
After the birth: If you are a single parent you can claim IS and continue to study part time.