What does it mean to have a spouse or partner that is "gainfully employed"?
For the purpose of determining your eligibility for the Child Care Subsidy, a partner's or spouse's ability to provide child care is factored into awarding. Eligibility criteria for the subsidy includes, in part, that you have no partner/spouse who is a student (enrolled at least half-time in a degree program) or is gainfully employed and earning income for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
For purposes of calculating minimum hours of gainful employment, a spouse/partner's employment can include full or part-time employment, both working at an employer's site or telecommuting in a flexible work situation. It can also include self-employment that brings in a living wage for the family.
The Office of Financial Aid may require substantiation from an employer as to an employee's unique work situation or copies of tax returns to verify self-employment income. The final determination of an employment situation will be made by the Office of Financial Aid during the application review.
Learn more about the Child Care Subsidy.