Childcare grants

tiemadmin • 27 March 2025

Juggling higher education and parenting? Childcare Grants can ease the pressure by covering up to 85% of your childcare costs. If you're a full-time student with young children, this grant could make a real difference—and it doesn’t need to be repaid.

Childcare Grants provide financial support to help students cover the cost of childcare while studying. These grants are aimed at students who are parents or guardians, easing the financial strain of childcare during their higher education journey.

You may be eligible for a Childcare Grant if you:

  • are a full-time higher education student; or
  • have children under 15, or under 17 if they have special educational needs.

The grant:

  • does not need to be repaid; and
  • is provided on top of other student finance.

To apply for a Childcare Grant, you must first be eligible for student finance.

The amount you receive depends on:

  • Your household income
  • The number of dependent children

For the 2025-26 academic year, you can receive 85% of your childcare costs or a fixed maximum amount, whichever is lower. The maximum you can receive is:

  • Up to £199.62 per week for one child
  • Up to £342.24 per week for two or more children

For example, if your childcare for one child costs £100 a week, you’ll receive £85 (85% of your costs). If the childcare costs £250 a week, you’ll receive £199.62, as 85% of £250 is £212.50, which exceeds the maximum weekly amount.

You can apply for Childcare Grants as part of your main student finance application.

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