Human Resources

Purdue Child Care Tuition Assistance Program

The Purdue Child Care Tuition Assistance Program was created to make quality child care more affordable for Purdue faculty, staff and graduate students. Funds for these scholarships are provided through the Patty Jischke Child Care Endowment and Purdue University.

Eligibility and Criteria to apply

To apply for a child care assistance scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Families with at least one child enrolled at a Purdue Child Care Center located on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus, OR
  • Benefit eligible faculty or staff who have child(ren) currently enrolled in a level 3 or level 4 Paths to QUALITY facility, or state equivalent. Only families who have child(ren) currently enrolled in a level 3 or level 4 Paths to QUALITY™ facility (or equivalent), are eligible to apply for that child(ren). You can apply for the scholarship for all children currently enrolled in a level 3 or level 4 Paths to QUALITY™ facility or equivalent, AND
  • Spend or anticipate spending at least 12 percent of your family's combined annual salary on child care.
    • If you currently spend less than 12 percent of your family's combined annual salary on child care, but feel strongly about your financial situation, you can still complete an application.
Scholarship value

The value of the scholarship may cover up to 50 percent of the family’s annual child care costs. The total amount of funds available will depend on the number of applicants and financial need of those who apply.

2026 scholarship term

The scholarship is a one-time payment to be applied towards 2026 childcare tuition expenses.

Application process

2026 scholarship information will be available soon.

Scholarships are not awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The same opportunity and criteria are applied to all applicants.

Note: All information in the application will be used for child care tuition assistance purposes only. Qualtrics is a secure platform that protects data.

As part of our application process, we need to review personal information. Be assured we keep this information strictly confidential and securely stored.

Please upload applicable documents with your application:

  • Completed and signed copies of the following documents:
    • Last year's federal income tax form 1040 OR
    • Last year's federal income tax form 1042s plus W2
  • Employment Status - Disabled ONLY:
    • Upload signed and dated certification from provider, on letterhead, documenting disability
  • Postdoctoral Associate or Fellow ONLY:
    • Include a copy of your appointment letter and documentation of any sources of funding

*Please note - If your financial documentation originates in a country other than the United States, you may be asked to supply comparable documentation to demonstrate income.

FAFSA Form or Equivalent - GRADUATE or UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY

For consideration, a parent/guardian must 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. For more information regarding FAFSA, please visit the FAFSA website at: https://studentaid.gov/

Questions

Review the Frequently Asked Questions for more details.

Questions may be directed to familyfriendly@purdue.edu.