Child Care Assistance Scholarships

10,000 Degrees proudly provides Child Care Assistance Scholarships for parents based in Marin County for up to $12,000 per child ($1,000 per month max). 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 the parent maintains satisfactory progress.

• Parents must maintain Marin County residency.
• Parents must be attending an accredited or state-approved school and enrolled in a minimum of 6 units per semester.
• Parents 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.
• Parents must provide information showing financial need.

Application requirements:

• Complete transcripts representing all undergraduate coursework. (Unofficial is acceptable)
• Financial aid award letter from current school (if applicable)
• Federal Tax Return(s) from either last year or previous year
• Provider Verification form completed by the child care provider. Download Childcare Provider Verification Form
• A copy of child care provider’s IRS Form W-9 (ask your provider to complete)
• A copy of child care provider’s license (ask your provider)