• Enrolled in an 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.
• 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.
• A 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.
• A parent/guardian who 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.

Note: All applicants must have submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current financial aid year.

Submit:

• A completed OSSP Childcare Application
• A copy or proof of your completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current financial aid year
• A copy or proof of your most recent 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, please 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. Funding is not guaranteed each semester.
• 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.

Any of the below listed instances could cause you to lose your Childcare Assistance Funding:

• 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 childcare center.
• Upon graduation from Glen Oaks Community College.

Please contact the Occupational Student Success Program Coordinator regarding available funding & deadlines.

• Applications are reviewed by the OSSP Coordinator.
• 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 e-mail regarding the status of their application. Students may be asked to submit further documentation before awarding.
• Award letters, detailing the scholarship amount, amount of your co- pay, time period covered, and the responsibilities of the scholarship recipients, are e-mailed to the student.