Child care grant amount

Child care grant amount

The maximum available to a full-time student is $3,000 for each eligible child per academic year. Assistance may cover up to 40 hours of child care per week for each eligible child. In some instances, the maximum award may be increased by 10 percent to compensate for higher market costs for infant care.

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