Section 103 — Social Security Act 2018: Provisions relating to children aged 18 years or over who continue education

103 Provisions relating to children aged 18 years or over who continue education (1) This section applies where a child ( C ) aged 18 years— (a) is not financially independent; and (b) is attending school or a tertiary educational establishment. (2) Despite C being 18, MSD may for such period as MSD determines (expiring not later than the pay day immediately after 31 December in the year in which C turns 18)— (a) grant or continue to pay an orphan’s benefit or unsupported child’s benefit in respect of C: (b) pay any other benefit at the appropriate rate that includes C as a dependent child of the beneficiary. Compare: 1964 No 136 s 63A