Vice President for Human Resources

Patty Jischke “Kids are the Future” endowment

Scholarship distributions have been completed for the academic year 2012-13. We were fortunate to have the funds to distribute approximately $16,000 across the three on-site campus facilities to reduce the costs of child care for scholarship recipients. Applications will become available again in July 2013.

Applications

Applications are no longer available for the academic year 2012-13. Please check back in July 2013 to apply for a scholarship for academic year 2013-14.

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility and Applications

• Who is eligible?
  
  
  The endowment was created to make quality care more affordable on the Purdue campus for faculty, staff and graduate students. Faculty, staff and graduate students must have a child currently enrolled in a Purdue Center which includes Children's Choice at the Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center, the Ben and Maxine Child Development Laboratory School and the Purdue Village Preschool.
• Do I have to be currently enrolled? What if I'm on the waiting list?
  
  
  Only those who are enrolled or have been guaranteed enrollment by the Center director can apply. If you are on the waiting list but have not received notification of availability you cannot apply. Once you have a slot you can be considered for the next award period.
• Is there a salary requirement?
  
  
  Based on previous applicants and awardees we recommend those with a combined family income <$44,000 apply. If you currently have a combined family salary above this amount but feel strongly about your financial situation you can still complete an application.
• Does the scholarship cover all my costs?
  
  
  The scholarship may cover anywhere from ten to fifty percent of your child care costs for up to one year the child(ren) is enrolled. The amount is determined by financial need and funding availability.
• Does it only apply to one child?
  
  
  No, you can apply for the scholarship for all children you have currently enrolled in an eligible Purdue child care center.
• How often can I apply?
  
  
  There is no limit to the amount of times you can apply even if you have previously received an award.
• When is the award period?
  
  
  The award period is for up to one year your child is in care. For example, if your child will only be in care for ten months because they will not use care in the summer then that information is required on the application and the award is adjusted for the period the child will be enrolled.
• When can I apply?
  
  
  The current application period is now closed. Please check back in July 2013 for fall application dates.

Recipients and Notification

• How are scholarship recipients determined?
  
  
  For Purdue employees, annual combined family income is used to determine financial need as reported on your 1040. For graduate students, financial need is determined through your FAFSA application. A review of financial need, size of family and statement of personal circumstances is used to determine percent and eligibility of scholarship.
• How will I receive the award funds?
  
  
  If you are selected, the funds are transferred to your participating Center. Your Center provider is responsible for adjusting your rate based on their regular collection of pay schedule.
• When will I be notified?
  
  
  Every effort will be made to notify applicants by August 3, 2012.
• When will I receive the funds?
  
  
  You will be notified by email and U.S. mail if you are a scholarship recipient. Scholarship amount will apply to your payment schedule starting the week of August 6, 2012.
• How are taxes withheld?
  
  
  Purdue employees will have the scholarship amount reported as income on their regular pay schedule according to the length of time the child is expected to be enrolled in the Center during the award period.
• What happens if I receive an award and decide to move, change centers or withdraw for any reason?
  
  
  You must notify your director of your decision to withdraw or move your child. At that time the director will notify WorkLife Programs and the remaining scholarship amount is returned to the endowment for future applicants. Scholarships are not transferrable if you choose to move from one Purdue center to another.

FAFSA

• Why do graduate students have to complete a FAFSA?
  
  
  For consideration, a graduate student parent must have completed or complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial need. It is required for all students seeking federal student grants, work-study programs and loans. The FAFSA may also qualify you for state-sponsored financial aid. If you have not already applied for the 2012/13 academic year please visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. The division of financial aid will confirm all FAFSA applicants and report financial need.
• Who is eligible for the FAFSA?
  
  
  To apply for FAFSA you must be a United States citizen or eligible noncitizen of the United States with a valid Social Security Number (SSN). Generally, you are an eligible noncitizen if you are (1) a permanent U.S. resident with a Permanent Resident Card (I-551); (2) a conditional permanent resident with a Conditional Green Card (I-551C); (3) the holder of an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from the Department of Homeland Security showing any one of the following designations: "Refugee," "Asylum Granted," "Parolee" (I-94 confirms that you were paroled for a minimum of one year and status has not expired), T-Visa holder (T-1, T-2, T-3, etc.) or "Cuban-Haitian Entrant;" or (4) the holder of a valid certification or eligibility letter from the Department of Health and Human Services showing a designation of "Victim of human trafficking."
• What if I am not eligible to complete FAFSA?
  
  
  If you do not meet the eligibility requirements for FAFSA you must submit a copy of your 1040 from 2011 or equivalent financial statement verifying combined family income.