No. Typically, there is not enough funding to cover beyond the month of May. If there is additional funding, the Child Care Grant Coordinator will notify students. This is usually not the case. Parents are responsible for their child care expenses for June, July, and August. If a student completes the spring semester and is not
Yes. There is not a limit to the number of children covered. The amount of the grant is based on your enrollment. For example, if you are a full time student, you can receive up to $600 per month no matter how many children you have requested be covered by the grant. We cannot award extra
You must be the custodial parent or legal guardian of the child you for whom you are applying for services.
Yes, as long as it is a state licensed after school program.
Yes. You are allowed to switch day care centers 2 times per year.
Your child care grant will be terminated effective immediately the week you become ineligible and you will lose your spot on the grant. You will become responsible for your day care costs.
Yes. A new application will be required each school year.
Yes. However, priority is given to students who have no other outside assistance to pay for their child care. If you are awarded DSS daycare assistance after you have been awarded Child Care Grant funds, you will still be allowed to stay on the grant, provided you are meeting the grant requirements.
Two Years. A student is allowed to receive the LCC Child Care Grant for up to two school years while working on their degree.
Only if they have been recognized and licensed by the state as a child care facility and can provide documentation to prove it.
