Higher Education: Parents
(asked on 2nd February 2022) - View Source
Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking to ensure that parents in higher education are eligible for childcare grants through Student Finance England.
This question was answered on 7th February 2022
The government recognises the value of parents continuing in, or returning to education, and provides support to those enrolled in recognised education courses. Eligible student parents may be able to claim for the Childcare Grant, which offers parents support with up to 85% of their childcare costs depending on their household income.
The maximum Childcare Grant for the 2021/22 academic year is:
- Up to £179.62 a week for one child.
- Up to £307.95 a week for two or more children.