Maintenance loan and government funded hours

Hello, I am starting uni in September, I am a mum and I have a husband that works, I think we will be entitled to the childcare grant but I want to know if we will also be entitled to the government funded 15 hours? As only my husband will be working?
Will the maintenance loan be classed as income from me? Can’t find info about this anywhere !
Thanks

Reply 1

Claire SFE

Official Rep

Original post by Kayjane20

Hi Kayjane,

You would need to check the guidelines for the government funded hours as this is separate to us. This website may be useful https://www.gov.uk/check-eligible-free-childcare-if-youre-working

Thanks,
Claire

Reply 2

Kayjane20

Original post by Claire SFE

Hi Kayjane,
You would need to check the guidelines for the government funded hours as this is separate to us. This website may be useful https://www.gov.uk/check-eligible-free-childcare-if-youre-working
Thanks,
Claire

It says nothing about being a student or wether they class maintenance loan as income! I can’t find the info anywhere :smile:

Reply 3

Claire SFE

Official Rep

Original post by Kayjane20

It says nothing about being a student or wether they class maintenance loan as income! I can’t find the info anywhere :smile:

From the website it looks like its only taxable income which Student Finance isn't, but you would need to login or create an account on their website and it should detail more on there.

Thanks,
Claire