Household income details to support a student loan application

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I'm currently 'sponsoring' maintenance loan applications for two of my children in their second year of university. Having filled in the part where I list members of the household, I was then asked to pass on details of the household income for the financial year 2018 to 2019.
My new partner moved into the property in September 2019 and initially when I asked if his financial details were required, I was told no, but was asked to provide proof of when he moved in.
My children then received another reminder and the same conversation was had. I sent the proof again.
On the third reminder and subsequent third conversation with student finance, I was told if I refused to ask for my partner's financial information my children would both receive the basic loan amount.
I feel it is morally wrong to have to ask my partner for this information. Can anyone advise on the best course of action please?
Many thanks
My new partner moved into the property in September 2019 and initially when I asked if his financial details were required, I was told no, but was asked to provide proof of when he moved in.
My children then received another reminder and the same conversation was had. I sent the proof again.
On the third reminder and subsequent third conversation with student finance, I was told if I refused to ask for my partner's financial information my children would both receive the basic loan amount.
I feel it is morally wrong to have to ask my partner for this information. Can anyone advise on the best course of action please?
Many thanks
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https://www.gov.uk/support-child-or-partners-student-finance-application
If you’re supporting your child’s application
Your household income is the combined income of:
If morals come into it, then you have to ask yourself whether morally it would be right for you to deny your children all the funding they are entitled to.