Student Loan and Childcare Sub

So I was shocked to find out that I am eligible for a childcare subsidy for the kids whilst I'm doing my training next year!

Does anyone else get a sub for kids whilst studying? They werent very helpful with telling me what I'll get etc! I'd love to know having never been able to get subsidies for anything before! LOL (except normal 20 hours free ECE). Its normal childcare costs too, not OSCAR (no idea what that is anyway!)

Well, my hubby is studying and we do. I didn't really know they existed, so was pleasantly surprised when I found out they did!

One thing we've had real hassles with, though, is his scholarship (he's a PhD student and on a decent scholarship, enough for us to live off). WINZ had NO idea how to classify it as the University pays him a lump sum, and he uses some for research expenses and some for living expenses. In the end, they told me I had to front up with proof of everything that wasn't living expenses, and if they agreed they would ignore that section. So I put in hours of work (no exaggeration) going through our accounts working out what was what, because I like to be honest about these things not just take a stab. I fronted up with that to be told that no, they were just going to classify it all as income I was SUPER unimpressed. Probably not relevant to many people though, you have to be on a good award for it to make much of a difference.

I don't understand why you're not entitled to course related costs...??? All of my study has been extramural, and I have always qualified for CRC?

It depends on what your household income is. There is some information on it here (bottom of the page).

I want to study part-time next year, and my main barrier is childcare costs, but as usual we miss out on any assistance.