Childcare grants for students 2008/09
Who is eligible for the childcare grant?
The Childcare Grant is for full-time students with dependent children in registered or approved childcare. You cannot get this grant if you or your spouse/partner receive the childcare element of the Working Tax Credit from the Inland Revenue.
This grant is not available to NHS bursary holders.
How much support is available?
How much help you get will depend on your circumstances (such as your household income).
- For one child - Up to £148.75 a week (85% of actual costs of up to £170 per week) throughout the year.
- For two or more children - up to £255.00 per week (85% of actual costs of up to £300.00) throughout the year.
The grant is paid in three instalments with your maintenance loan and other grants such as Parents Learning Allowance (PLA).
You do not have to repay this grant.
How do I apply for the childcare grant?
Form CCG1 'Application for help with childcare costs' must be completed by yourself and your childcare provider.
You will need to estimate the childcare costs for the forthcoming year and the LEA will pay the grant provisionally on the basis of the information provided.
Form CCG2 'Confirmation of Childcare Costs' will have to be completed three times throughout the academic year and sent in with proof of your costs by each of the following dates:
- 07 November 2008 - this form should confirm payments you made each week between 01/09/2008 - 26/10/2008
- 10 February 2009 - this form should confirm payments you made each week between 26/10/2008 - 26/01/2009
- 11 September 2009 - this form should confirm payments you made each week between 28/01/2009 - 31/08/2009. (We may ask for this form earlier (24 July 2008) if you do not pay for childcare in your long vacation or if this is your final year)
If you do not return this form by the due dates you may be asked to repay your Childcare Grant.
For further information contact the The Children & Young People Information Service on 01454 868008 or email: educ.grants@southglos.gov.uk