Employers don't deduct salaries because of a loan, why do the same to students?

The DWP considers Student loans as 'income’ when calculating benefit awards forcing students and their children into poverty. Increasing the likelihood, of degree abandonment due to stress- becoming more likely to rely on benefits in the future. Some groups can't work to overcome these issues due to their responsibilities and require financial assistance. If we don't support our students there will be no medics, scientists, teachers, and engineers etc. Not everyone has an equal opportunity.