claim Jobseekers Allowance if they are studying less than 16 hours per week and are available for work. In reality, studying under these restrictions can be very disruptive as the young person can be sent for interviews, or be required to attend work focused appointments at short notice. Where education courses are defined as part time (under 16 hours) and young people have a part time job they may be eligible to claim Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance on the basis of a low income. Former relevant young people aged 18 and older Benefit sanctions Young people who leave a job without good reason and/or are dismissed may be subject to a benefit sanction of up to 26 weeks. During that period, they may not be eligible to claim Jobseeker’s Allowance, but may be able to claim Income Support, but at a reduced rate. Savings and tariff income Savings and tariff income Where young people have funds of their own, such as legacies, trust funds, money in savings and bank accounts, other than Criminal Injuries Compensation Awards (CICA are disregarded for benefit purposes for 52 weeks after receipt of the award), they should be made aware of how the Department for Work and Pensions will treat capital. Young people in receipt of means tested benefits Social Fund Young people, who are in receipt of means tested benefits, depending on their circumstances, may be eligible for Social Fund grants and loans such as Community Care Grants, Budgeting Loans and Sure Start Maternity Grants. Young people aged 16 or over and without resources to meet immediate short term needs are eligible for Crisis Loans. 105 Appendix F Transition to adulthood policies and protocols The following list of policies and protocols may be used as a guide to assist local authorities to identify documentation t