Childcare Cost Assistance Available for ΑρΑ«Φ±²₯ Students During Fall Semester
Posted July 27, 2022
By NWC News DeskA grant from the Wyoming Department of Family Services has made funding available for qualified ΑρΑ«Φ±²₯ students to receive assistance with the cost of childcare during the Fall 2022 semester. Those who qualify may use the grant award at a childcare provider of their choice.
Eligible students must be enrolled in a degree, credit diploma, or certificate program for the Fall 2022 semester and could receive up to $6,000. Enrollment may be online, hybrid, in-person, or any combination. United States citizens, non-citizens, and international students all may qualify. Eligible students must also experience one or more of the following hardships related to childcare costs:
- Underemployed
- Unemployed
- Reduced college course load
- Reduced credits earned in the prior academic term
- Risk of reduced credits in the upcoming academic term
- Prohibitive childcare costs
The level of assistance is dependent on the age and number of children. Grant awards are also prorated based on student enrollment as follows:
- 100% for full-time status (12+ credits)
- 75% for quarter-time status (9-11 credits)
- 50% for half-time status (6-8 credits)
- 25% for less than half-time status (1-5 credits)
Students who are not eligible include those not enrolled in the Fall 2022 semester, students enrolled in dual and/or concurrent courses, students enrolled in a non-degree program, students enrolled in only life enrichment and/or professional development courses, and students with no childcare costs.
NWC students may apply by visiting . Funding is limited and awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis as a one-time payment beginning September 14.
