Check if you qualify in New Hampshire
Enter your household size and monthly income to see if you qualify for child care subsidy in New Hampshire. Results are instant, nothing is stored.
For a household of 3, the limit to apply in New Hampshire is $9,078 a month (85% of state median income) and the limit to stay enrolled is $9,078 (85% of state median income).
This is an estimate based on gross monthly income and household size. It does not include copayments, waitlists, or other rules, and your state agency makes the final decision.
New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship
New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship provides financial assistance to income-eligible families in New Hampshire who need help paying for child care.
As a condition of eligibility, parents must be working, looking for work, or in a training program, and children must be under 13 or under 18 with a disability.
All families must contribute to the cost of child care. Depending on household income, the weekly copay may be as low as $0 or $5 and will not exceed 7% of the family’s income.
What is the income limit for child care assistance in New Hampshire?
A family is considered “income eligible ” when their gross monthly income is at or below 85% of the State Median Income (SMI) at the time of initial application.
| Household Size | 85% SMIInitial Eligibility | 85% SMIRedetermination |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $7,349 | $7,349 |
| 3 | $9,078 | $9,078 |
| 4 | $10,808 | $10,808 |
| 5 | $12,537 | $12,537 |
| 6 | $14,266 | $14,266 |
| 7 | $14,590 | $14,590 |
| 8 | $14,915 | $14,915 |
Households with a gross monthly income less than 100% of the federal poverty level, or about $2,277 per month, will have a $0 copayment.
Families who receive Financial Assistance to Needy Families (FANF) and are in the FANF work program are given priority and will not be placed on the wait list.
How much is the weekly cost share for New Hampshire’s Child Care Scholarship?
Families pay a weekly cost share directly to the provider, and the amount may rise with income. Providers may also bill the difference between their full tuition and the state’s rate.
| Family income | Weekly cost share |
|---|---|
| At or below 100% | $0 |
| Above 100% and up to 138% | $5 |
| Above 138% | Up to 7% of annual household income |
For families above 138% of the poverty guidelines, the weekly cost share can be up to 7% of annual household income divided by 52.
How do I apply for child care assistance in New Hampshire?
There are 11 District Offices in NH that help families apply for child care assistance. Call the DHHS Customer Service Center to schedule an appointment or request a paper application be mailed to you.
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
Customer Service Center
(603) 271-4242
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