Government support for undergraduates
Child Tax Credit
Students with dependant children are eligible for Child Tax Credit from
the Inland Revenue. Students in receipt of the maximum amount of Child Tax
Credit are entitled to free school meals for their children.
To be eligible you must be responsible for a child aged under 16, or
someone aged, 16, 17 or 18 in full-time education. You may qualify for Child
Tax Credit at a higher rate if your child, or one of your children is under
one year old, or has a disability. The amount of Child Tax Credit you will
receive is dependent on your circumstances and will be paid direct into your
bank account direct from the Inland Revenue every week or every four weeks.
For more information phone the Inland Revenue on 0800 500222 or visit
their
website.