Child care often represents the largest expense for families. If you require assistance covering child care costs, consider exploring the programs listed below.
Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding eligibility or the application process for these programs.
Little Sparks Tuition Assistance Program Heading link
University of Illinois Chicago is a proud recipient of the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) grant which is a federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Little Sparks Tuition Assistance Program will use grant funds to support student-parents as they complete their education by providing childcare funding and wrap-around support.
The Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Program, established under the Higher Education Act and overseen by the U.S. Department of Education, assists low-income parents in pursuing postsecondary education by offering access to licensed, nationally accredited childcare services on campus or in the community for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.
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Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Heading link
The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services and assists low-income parents with child care payments through 16 Resource & Referral agencies throughout the state.