What counts as a “partner” for student finance.
Hi, I am preparing to submit an assignment for my final year of study 25/26 when the application opens.
For my first 3 application years, I have used my dad’s income to support my application. Despite moving out with my partner last April, I still used my dad’s income for 24/25 finance.
Now, there is a difference for 25/26. I am under 25, but me and my partner are having a baby (I am being induced next Friday so she will be here before the applications open next month).
I read somewhere that if you and your partner have children together that you either use their income to support your application or you are classed as independent but I am unsure. My partner is 25 but not a student.
Can anyone advise on what would be different in the application process this time around? Thanks
For my first 3 application years, I have used my dad’s income to support my application. Despite moving out with my partner last April, I still used my dad’s income for 24/25 finance.
Now, there is a difference for 25/26. I am under 25, but me and my partner are having a baby (I am being induced next Friday so she will be here before the applications open next month).
I read somewhere that if you and your partner have children together that you either use their income to support your application or you are classed as independent but I am unsure. My partner is 25 but not a student.
Can anyone advise on what would be different in the application process this time around? Thanks
Reply 1
Hi daisymae123,
You would automatically be assessed as an independent student on your own taxable unearned income only, if you are a parent prior to the first day of the academic year.
You would apply when the applications are available in the Spring and you would just upload evidence of your child, birth certificate and dependency evidence such as a Child Benefit letter, Tax Credit Award Notice or Universal Credit letter.
Thanks, Clare
You would automatically be assessed as an independent student on your own taxable unearned income only, if you are a parent prior to the first day of the academic year.
You would apply when the applications are available in the Spring and you would just upload evidence of your child, birth certificate and dependency evidence such as a Child Benefit letter, Tax Credit Award Notice or Universal Credit letter.
Thanks, Clare
Reply 2
Original post by SFE Clare
Hi daisymae123,
You would automatically be assessed as an independent student on your own taxable unearned income only, if you are a parent prior to the first day of the academic year.
You would apply when the applications are available in the Spring and you would just upload evidence of your child, birth certificate and dependency evidence such as a Child Benefit letter, Tax Credit Award Notice or Universal Credit letter.
Thanks, Clare
You would automatically be assessed as an independent student on your own taxable unearned income only, if you are a parent prior to the first day of the academic year.
You would apply when the applications are available in the Spring and you would just upload evidence of your child, birth certificate and dependency evidence such as a Child Benefit letter, Tax Credit Award Notice or Universal Credit letter.
Thanks, Clare
Thanks for the response!
So i would not be using my partners income at all? I am on SMP for maternity leave but was only earning 11k a year previously and was not taxed.
Does this mean I would be eligible for the maximum finance?
Thanks 🙂
Reply 3
Hi daisymae123,
No, we don't use your partners income when you are under 25 at the start of the academic year.
We don't take your earned into account anyway in the assessment, therefore it would be likely that you would be eligible for the higher amount if you have no other taxable income.
Thanks, Clare
No, we don't use your partners income when you are under 25 at the start of the academic year.
We don't take your earned into account anyway in the assessment, therefore it would be likely that you would be eligible for the higher amount if you have no other taxable income.
Thanks, Clare
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