The childcare subsidy program is aimed at providing assistance with childcare costs to lower income families. In doing so, they must take into account finances, income and childcare costs. However, it has come to my attention that for a parent in a higher educational facility who have a NEED for childcare while continuing their education, the amount of their student loan (less tuition and books) is taken into account as income! Due to this fact, many full time university or college students no longer qualify for the assistance they should have a right to. Do you believe that a LOAN (Which DOES have to be paid back) should qualify as an income source? Should the government provide better support to university and college students? If you think so, please, sign this petition so we can continue to plan a brighter future!!
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