Childcare grant - income thresholds and assessment.

abby1234519

I'm right in thinking that as a single parent with no income other than housing benefit, child tax credits and child benefit I'd get the full 85% of childcare costs, the full parents learning allowance etc? I can't actually submit my stuff till the baby is born in July but I've been given an email address at Darlington (by the people at Darlington) that I can scan and send the applications forms to and scan the evidence etc which I am HOPING means I would still get my loan on the 26th September although its cutting it darn close

Taiko

Indeed. Won't get it until the child is born though.

Taiko

Just for info, had a response from MSE, and they won't allow me to link my calculation spreadsheet for everyone. With my limited time over the next few months, might make problems getting things done.

abby1234519

Well he is due in July so I just need to make sure I have the forms ready to fill the last bits out when he is born. Then I am hoping that it won't take them more than a month and a half to sort it! I have an application on the system thats confirmed, as I was advised it was better to have something on it at least

newdawn_2

Taiko- thats a real shame. Is it possible to make it google accessible? so many students could really benefit from it!

gazdofe

incoming: wife £16k me:assembly learning grant:£5600 Maint Loan:£1900

outgoings: £660pcm mortg,£150 gas,elec,water pcm ,£99 counciltax pcm ,childcare £340 per week (then £500 pcm for loans but i dont think these count)

this any help

Taiko

Some loans count. Break this right down, otherwise I may as well just pull a figure out of a hat.

gazdofe

loans are tesco loans at £250 a month for my wife and £250 a month for me

Taiko

Any specific purpose? Car loans/Home Improvement etc?

gazdofe

car for mine and house improvement for my wifes