We’re Here to Make Your Educational Goals Happen!
Maricopa Community Colleges and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) are helping parents in our high-demand career programs who need financial assistance with child care.
If you are currently enrolled in one of our Title IV eligible programs and have one or more qualifying child(ren) in child care, you could qualify for up to $906* (per child, per month) to help cover the cost of child care.
*Amounts may differ based on your enrollment level (half-time, three-quarters time, and full-time).
Eligibility Requirements
Applying is easy! Eligible students must:
Have one or more children from 0 to 12 years of age in a licensed AZDES child care facility.
Each fiscal year, the federal government adjusts the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Have an annual household income equal to or less than 85% SMI. Find the updated Child Care Assistance Gross Monthly Income Eligibility Chart And Fee Schedule FY 2024 below.