Support for Student Parents: Access to Campus Child Care
This act aims to help student parents succeed in higher education by providing access to subsidized child care services, including those on campus. This will make it easier for parents studying at universities, especially those with lower incomes, to balance their studies with parental responsibilities, potentially improving their chances of obtaining an education and a better professional future.
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Colleges can receive grants from $75,000 to $2,000,000 annually for child care services for student parents.
Funds can be used to establish on-campus child care programs, subsidize child care fees (with a sliding scale), and provide before and after-school support.
Financial assistance for child care will not be considered additional financial aid for students, meaning it won't affect their eligibility for other benefits.
Institutions must assist student parents in accessing other federal support programs, such as food or housing assistance.
Priority for grants is given to institutions that leverage local resources, use a sliding fee scale, and provide additional support to single parents.
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