Funding periods and due dates#

There are 3 annual funding periods.

You cannot submit an RS7 return before the submission period opens. Late and incomplete submissions will receive late payments.

February to May#

Submissions are due between 1 June and the fifth working day in June.

Payments are overnight on the first working day of July.

June to September#

Submissions are due between 1 October and the fifth working day in October.

Payments are overnight on the first working day of November.

October to January#

Submissions are due between 1 February and the fifth working day in February.

Payments are overnight on the first working day of March.

How to submit your RS7#

The ECE Funding Handbook sets out how to submit RS7 returns. These can be submitted through your student management system (SMS) or ELI Web.

The Early Learning Information (ELI) system – Ministry of Education

Early Learning Information (ELI) Web – Applications and Online Systems

If you made an error in your electronic RS7 return, you can re-submit it. We will use the last version you sent.

Chapter 9: Completing the RS7 return – Ministry of Education

Changing systems during a funding period#

If you change systems (SMS or ELI Web) and have not used this new system for an entire funding period, you can:

• submit the portion of your claim electronically for the days you used your new system, and
• send the paper-based RS7 forms for the days before you began using the new system
• submit your entire funding claim using the paper RS7 forms.

Email: [email protected]

If you submit both types for the same funding period, only your electronic RS7 return will be used for your funding payment.

Change of ownership or closures#

If your service changes ownership, you will need to change your service details to receive funding. The ECE Funding Handbook has information about what you need to do.

8-2 Change of service provider – Ministry of Education

Changing ownership of an early learning service – Ministry of Education

If your service is closing permanently, you may need to send a paper-based RS7 form for your last funding claim. You cannot submit an electronic RS7 return before the submission period opens.

8-3 When your service is closing – Ministry of Education

Find out what you must do if your service closes temporarily.

Voluntary temporary closures - Ministry of Education

7-5 Emergency closure - Ministry of Education

Keep your details up to date#

You must keep your bank account and other service details up to date.

See information about updating your service’s details in the ECE Funding Handbook.

Chapter 8: Changing your service details - Ministry of Education