CPP children's benefit (orphan's benefit): amount and who qualifies

FederalFamilyChecked October 2, 2026

A monthly CPP payment for the child of a contributor who gets a CPP disability benefit or who has died. It is paid until 18, and up to 25 for a child who attends a recognized school or university full time or part time. It is sometimes called the CPP orphan's benefit when the parent has died.

How much

2026: $307.81 a month for a child under 18 or a full-time student aged 18 to 25; $153.91 a month (half the flat rate) for a part-time student.

When it's paid

Monthly. For a child under 18 it goes to the parent or guardian responsible for the child; from 18 to 25 it is paid to the student directly.

Who qualifies

The child is the contributor's natural child, or was adopted (legally or in fact) or was in the contributor's care and custody before turning 21
The parent receives a CPP disability or post-retirement disability benefit, or has died and met the CPP contribution rules
The child is under 18, or is 18 to 25 and attends a recognized school or university full time or part time

How to apply

Child of a disabled contributor, under 18: use form ISP1152, or Section F of the CPP disability application (ISP1151)
Child of a deceased contributor, under 18: use the survivor's pension and children's benefits application (ISP1300)
Student aged 18 to 25: complete ISP1402, the student application and declaration, with proof of enrolment
Apply online through My Service Canada Account or mail the form to Service Canada

What to have ready

Proof of enrolment for students 18 to 25
Photocopies are accepted where proof is required
Illness certificate (ISP1403) if the student is away from school for a long period because of illness

Add to a printable checklist with other benefits

Common mistakes to avoid

Not sending the student application when the child turns 18
Not telling Service Canada when a student stops attending school
Forgetting that part-time students now qualify at half the rate

Official sources

Last checked against these pages on October 2, 2026.

Canada Pension Plan disability benefitCPP disability gives monthly payments to people under 65 who can't work regularly because of a severe and long-lasting…
CPP survivor's pensionThe survivor's pension pays a monthly amount to the spouse or common-law partner of a CPP contributor who has died. The…
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)The Canada Child Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment to help families with the cost of raising children under 18. The…
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