Guidance rather than a decision
A “likely eligible” result means that the answers match the announced band and region scope. It is not an approval, application, guarantee of payment or individual financial advice. Full criteria still to be published can affect the final outcome.
Do not make a financial commitment based on an expected date or amount shown here. Read the linked primary sources and the latest instructions for your circumstances.
Dates and policy changes
We show when the source material was checked. Policy can change afterwards, and an official source may contain more recent information. The official source takes precedence if it differs from this guide.
A historical scheme does not establish the rules for a new scheme. Our estimator is illustrative and cannot establish an official band.
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