Child Care Assistance

Either a licensed child care facility or a registered private home provider must provide care. Family members providing care are not an eligible provider.

Yes. Any fee-paying undergraduate parent with demonstrated financial need may apply, provided that they are carrying 6 or more academic credits per term at Purdue West Lafayette or Purdue Polytechnic Lafayette. Degree seeking students are given priority.

Yes. Scholarships are offered for each of the fall, spring and summer terms. Scholarship applications typically are made available two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester.

Students completing an internship or research experience during the summer term must provide a summer employment schedule including place of employment and/or confirmation of campus activity

Yes. If the family does not have a current provider, listings of local providers may be accessed through Purdue Family Friendly site, or by going directly to the Carefinder Home Page. Our scholarship funds are limited and do not typically cover the costs associated with an entire semester of expenses. Please do not make a commitment to a child care program due to this scholarship.

The program is funded by generous individual donations to Span Plan and in large part by the Purdue Women's Club and the Big Give grant awarded by the Purdue University Parent & Family Advisory Board.

Scholarships are based on available funding, and families with the greatest need are given priority. Anticipated awards will be $500 – $1,000. Therefore you MUST have a current and complete FAFSA on file to be considered for assistance.

Scholarships are paid through the Division of Financial Aid. If you have not already done so at the time of application, we encourage you to complete a budget adjustment with that office for your childcare costs. Details can be found below.