Penn State University has been awarded $280,000.00 a year
until 2009 from the U.S. Department of Education to provide child care financial
assistance to student parents University-wide.
The Federal "Child Care Access Means Parents in School"
program authorized by the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, assists
universities and colleges across to improve child care access for student
parents.
Penn State's Work/Life Programs Office has implemented the
Student Parent Child Care Subsidy Program at all Penn State campus locations.
Eligible student parents can utilize these funds to assist in child care costs
at approved child care centers and home care providers. Student parents
also may receive assistance with before-and after-school care, sick and
emergency care. summer child care, and care during finals and mid-term periods.
Detailed information and application forms may be obtained by
visiting
http://www.ohr.psu.edu/WorkLife/forms/CCAMPIS_ONLINE_APPLICATION9_1.pdf
or by contacting Stephanie L. Zezzo (sxc168@psu.edu)
in the Work/Life Programs Office at (814) 865-9346.
