If you’re on a low income or out of work, you will be able to apply for Universal Credit to help with your living costs and rent.

You do not need to go into a Jobcentre Plus office to apply or get a payment and can receive up to a month’s advance upfront.

You may be able to get Universal Credit if:

• you’re on a low income or out of work
• you’re 18 or over (there are some exceptions if you’re 16 to 17)
• you’re under State Pension age (or your partner is)
• you and your partner have £16,000 or less in savings between you
• you live in the UK

Read more about eligibility for Universal Credit

Apply for Universal Credit.

Some benefits and tax credits are being replaced by Universal Credit.

Click on this external link to learn more:

Move to Universal Credit - Move to Universal Credit (ucmove.campaign.gov.uk)(link is external).