• All applicants must be enrolled in a n approved occupational degree or certificate program , or be enrolled in a non-degree program with a defined occupational objective (i.e. completing prerequisites for entrance into the nursing program) at Glen Oaks Community College.
• All applicants must be the parent(s)/legal guardian of a child(ren) enrolled at, and incur child care expenses from an approved childcare provider. All applicants must be Pell eligible. This demonstrates financial need for this subsidy.
• All applicants must have submitted a 2017/18 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• All applicants must be U.S. citizens and permanent residents. If you are neither a citizen, nor eligible non- citizen, you are not eligible for this federally funded subsidy program.
• All applicants must utilize child care services because they are single or have a spouse/domestic partner who is either a student, employed/looking for employment outside the home (for a minimum of 30 hours per week) or disabled. You may be asked to document your spouse/partner’s student status, employment, or disability.

Along with the application, please include:

• A copy or proof of your completed 2017/18 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). ; and
• A copy or proof of your 2016 Federal 1040, 1040 A or 1040 EZ federal tax form or proof of other income sources
• If you are a Department of Human Services (DHS) or Work First child care subsidy recipient, include the most recent documentation received from DHS or Work First . If you do not receive funding from DHS or Work First, pleas e apply for childcare assistance at your area Department of Human Services. Include the decision notice from DHS with your application for verification.

• The scholarship program operates on a percentage basis.
• Families awarded the scholarship will not receive reimbursement for childcare payments. All funding is paid directly to the childcare provider.
• All scholarship recipients may be required to pay a small co-pay to cover the total amount charged by their childcare provider.
• Families, who have an overdue balance with their current childcare center, will NOT be awarded a subsidy until the overdue amount is paid.

• Loss of funding from the U.S. Department of Education.
• Making false statements or reporting untrue circumstances.
• Withdrawal from all classes at any time during the semester.
• Withdrawal from Glen Oaks Community College.
• Failure to pay your co-pay.
• Withdrawal of your child from your child care center.
• Upon graduation from Glen Oaks Community College.

Application Deadline:

Fall 2017 Semester: September 15, 2017
Winter 2018 Semester: January 19, 2018

Submit application requests by fax, mail, Contact Form, or in person to Karen Webber.

• Applications are reviewed by the Student Support Specialist.
• Financial information on each applicant is obtained from Glen Oaks Community College Student Financial Assistance Office, based upon FAFSA information.
• Factors taken into account when deciding awards include, but are not limited to the expected family contribution, annual income, number of credits you are enrolled in, number of children, amount of childcare expenses and time required to complete your degree or certificate.
• Student families are contacted through traditional mail, email or by phone of the status of their application.
• Award letters, detailing the scholarship amount, amount of your co- pay, time period covered, and the responsibilities of the scholarship recipients, are mailed to the student family.

Student parents are asked to complete regular program evaluations. This is essential for continued federal funding of the program.