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Does JSA for lodger count towards Maint Grant application?

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amumthatcares · 23/01/2013 13:46

My DB and SIL have just split up and DB is coming to lodge with us temporarily. We will shortly be making Student Finance applications for DD and I wondered if his JSA would count towards our household income when they calculate DD entitlement, or do they only take mine and DH earings into consideration? Any knowledge/experience would be appreciated Grin

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titchy · 23/01/2013 17:19

I doubt it - otherwise any lodger would have to declare their salary to their landlord! His rent would count as your income though

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TheCollieDog · 23/01/2013 21:47

Your brother won't be contributing towards the support of your daughter, will he?

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amumthatcares · 24/01/2013 22:05

Thanks for the replies guys. For other peoples information, I phoned the Student Finance helpline and they confirmed that it doesn't count - just mine and DH income Smile

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boomting · 25/01/2013 00:51

Bear in mind that any rent he pays you and your DH will almost certainly count as income

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