To get Universal Credit you must:-

• Be 18 years old or over – or in some cases 16 or 17, please refer to link for more information www.gov.uk.
• Be under State Pension age – check your State Pension age if you’re over 60 years old by logging onto  GOV.UK.
• Live in the UK – there are extra rules if you’re not a British citizen.
• Have less than £16,000 in savings.

If you live with a partner, their income and savings will be taken into account.

You can get Universal Credit if you’re living with other people but it might affect how much you get. For example, if you live with someone classed as a non-dependant (click here for more information on who is classed as a non-dependants), the amount of Housing Costs your receive within your Universal Credit claim may be reduced.

You can get Universal Credit if you’re self-employed – the application process is the same.