GOV.UK
Childcare Grant
2. What you'll get
You can get up to 85% of your childcare costs.
The amount you’ll get depends on:
- your household income
- the cost of your childcare
- the number of children who are dependent on you
2017 to 2018 academic year
The maximum you can get is:
- up to £159.59 a week for 1 child
- up to £273.60 a week for 2 or more children
If you don’t give details about your childcare provider on your application form, your first payment will be a maximum of £123.38 a week or 85% of your estimate (whichever is less).
2016 to 2017 academic year
The maximum you can get is:
- up to £155.24 a week for 1 child
- up to £266.15 a week for 2 or more children
If you don’t give details about your childcare provider on your application form, your first payment will be a maximum of £120.02 a week or 85% of your estimate (whichever is less).
How you’re paid
You’ll receive the money in 3 instalments over the academic year. The payments will usually be made at the start of each term, directly into your bank account.
Any money you get is paid on top of your student finance and you don’t have to pay it back.
Income-related, unemployment and housing benefits are not affected by a Childcare Grant.