Childcare Assistance
The Childcare Assistance program serves student-parents while they attend CVCC.
The Child Care Assistance Program serves student-parents who need assistance paying for child care costs in order to attend Catawba Valley Community College. The program aims to increase the retention of eligible students so they can plan and complete a training program in order to become economically self-sufficient.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for initial entry for child care assistance, applicants must:
- Be a North Carolina resident (funds cannot pay for child care provided outside of NC)
- Have at least one child under the age of twelve in a licensed facility
- Demonstrate financial need by completing a FAFSA for the current academic year
- Be enrolled in a degree or eligible diploma program
- Be enrolled at least half-time (six semester hour credits) or more each semester
- Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA, or be enrolled in their first semester at CVCC
For more information regarding the Child Care Assistance program, please read the Child Care Guidelines (PDF).
How to apply
For additional information and to start the application process, contact Jennifer Archer.