Child Care Scholarships
10,000 Degrees provides child care scholarships ranging from $500 to $9,000 per child for parents who are enrolled in college. The scholarship pays for a portion of a child's day care while the parent is enrolled in college. The scholarship is renewable annually provided that the parent maintains satisfactory progress.
Eligibility:
- Marin County residency
- The parent must be attending an accredited or state-approved school and enrolled in a minimum of 6 units
- The parent must be working towards their first bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, license or certificate
- Children must be under the age of 11 and attending a licensed child care facility
- Demonstrate financial need
Application Requirements:
Applications are available through our website or in our San Rafael office. You must submit the following to be considered for funding:
- Complete Child Care Scholarship Application
- Provider Verification Form completed by child care provider
- A copy of your (and your spouse's if married) 2010 tax returns
- A copy of the child care provider's license
- A W-9 form completed by the child care provider
Application Deadline:
The Fall 2011 deadline for Child Care Scholarship Applications is September 1, 2011.
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