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Quarterly need–based funding for a portion of child care costs & General childcare resource information

Do I qualify for funding?

Eligibility Requirements 

  • Currently Enrolled at Seattle Central College in Person courses
  • Individual award amounts will be based on the total number of applications received, financial need of applicants, and the amount of funds available.
  • You must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
  • If applying for a childcare subsidy, your childcare provider must be licensed, and you must be the legal, physical, custodial parent of the child.
  • You must be in a credit bearing program.
  • Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • You must maintain a course load of at least 5 credit hours in each quarter.
  • Have a child(ren) enrolled or have applied for enrollment at a nationally accredited childcare provider.

In addition to the above eligibility requirements, students accepted into the Child Care Stipend Program must agree to:

  • Meet with the point of contact at least twice per semester student receives Child Care stipends to review degree plan
  • Notify the point of contact within two weeks of any changes to the number of childcare stipends the student is receiving aside from those provided through childcare assistance stipend program.

Important: Eligibility does not guarantee admission to the program. The program reserves the right to determine admission based on a comprehensive review of eligibility, academic need, preferred qualifications, and current openings in the program. If accepted to receive stipends, parents will be financially responsible for any remaining childcare costs after the stipends are applied

Childcare Subsidy Stipend Application

After your submit please email StudentSupport.central@seattlecolleges.edu  letting us know you submitted the form!

For help locating a licensed child care facility

You can learn how to access and choose quality child care and receive a customized list of child care programs by calling Child Care Resources of King County at 206.329.5544.

Finding & Evaluating Child Care & Before/After School Care Providers

  • ChildCare Aware of Washington
    • Child Watch & Drop In Child Care Programs
  • YMCA of Greater Seattle . Financial assistance is available.
  • YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Financial assistance is available.

Resources to Help Pay for Child Care

  • Working Connections - Washington state child care subsidy for families with eligible providers. Families must meet income guidelines to qualify.
    • Apply online at Washington Connection or call 1-844-626-8687
  • Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) and Head Start. ECEAP is Washington's pre-kindergarten program that prepares 3- and 4-year-old children and their families. Early ECEAP serves children ages 0-3. Locate an ECEAP site near you using the ECEAP dashboard or a Head Start location the Head Start location finder online.

Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy

  • The waitlist for the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy is now open! Applicants must be King County residents and meet income guidelines.
  • Veteran Student Child Care Subsidy. Applicants must be King County residents.
  • ParentHelp123 Resource Finder
  • Call Help Me Grow at 1-800-322-2588
  • Father Friendly Resource Map from Washington Fatherhood Council

Research, Advocacy and Rights

  • SPARK Collaborative
  • The Pregnant Scholar
  • Student Parent Success Organization (SPOrg)
  • Raising Up
  • Student Parent Initiative
  • Student Parent Advocacy Alliance

Contact Information

Amanda Thomas
Amanda.c.thomas@seattlecolleges.edu