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Two children at uni- parental assessment

Hi there. Can anyone help. Is there an allowance given when assessing parental income in calculating student finance for a sibling? Thanks
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  • devildog
    devildog Posts: 1,222 Forumite
    The allowance is £1130
  • BarryW
    BarryW Posts: 68 Forumite
    Yes that is what I was told as well by Student Finance. It's a joke or would be if it was funny.

    (twins @ uni going into year 2)
  • Taiko
    Taiko Posts: 2,721 Forumite
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    Allowance as devildog stated, and SFE assessed contribution is split between both students.
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