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SA Child Care Subsidy Application Information

Who is Eligible?

• Applicants must be current students enrolled in three or more credits.
• Applicants must be Parents or Legal Guardians of children using certified and/or licensed childcare, and must show a financial need.
• Applicant must have made payment to childcare provider during the time period concurrent with the term for which the applicant is requesting assistance.
• Completed applications, along with childcare receipts, (in the amount equal to the award eligible for), must be submitted to the Student Services Office by the end of each semester.
• Several factors will be considered by the committee in determining awards, such as total funds available for distribution, financial need, and total childcare costs.

What are the Subsidy Terms?

• Applicants who complete 12+ credits during any term are eligible for $200 for that term.
• Applicants who complete 9-11 credits during any term are eligible for $150 for that term.
• Applicants who complete 6-8 credits during any term are eligible for $100 for that term.
• Applicants who complete 3-5 credits during any term are eligible for $50 for that term.
• The awards are made on a term-by-term basis and will be paid in one payment four to six weeks after the term for which they have applied.
• Applicants will be required to submit receipts from certified/licensed child care providers in the amount of the funds being requested before receiving any funds.
• Students will be given award money only for credits completed for the term in which they have applied.

How Do I Apply?

• Students may pick up applications at Student Services.
• Completed applications, along with childcare receipts, (in the amount equal to the award eligible for), should then be submitted to the Student Services Office by the end of each semester.
• The Child Care Assistance Coordinators will verify eligibility of applicants once all applications are received.
• Names of award recipients and corresponding award amounts will then be submitted to the UWMC business office.
• The business office will then have checks prepared and sent to the award recipient’s address within two to four weeks.


For more information, please contact Student Services at 261-6235.