Minnesota Post-Secondary Child Care Grant
Minnesota’s student population includes many parents who need affordable, quality child care in order to continue their education at a college or university. The Minnesota Higher Education Services Office (MHESO) administers the Post-secondary Child Care Grant Program. It allocates funds to eligible colleges, which then select and make awards to students.
Child Care Grant Application and Instructions
- 2024-2025 Application and Instructions
- Setup a profile in the student portal.
- Complete the application and print it for the daycare provider to complete.
- Student will need to send completed daycare application to Student Financial Services.
- Request for Infant Care Adjustment to Post-secondary Child Care Grant
- Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Verification of Benefits
Finding and Selecting Child Care
How is the Award Determined?
The amount of childcare assistance depends on:
- The student's Student Aid Index (SAI).
- The number of daycare hours necessary to cover education and work obligations.
- The availability of funding.
- The student's enrollment status
Disbursement
You will receive the child care money at the beginning of the term after the add/drop deadline or as soon as you become eligible for the funds, whichever comes first, but not before the first day of class for the term. Child care awards will be divided evenly and disbursed to recipients each semester based on the number of enrolled credits at the time of disbursement. The child care award will be disbursed to you in check form, sent to your permanent address, or by direct deposit if you have that set up with the Campus Hub.
Renewal
A student who receives a child care award under this program and who continues to enroll at the school the following year must be given a child care award if the student remains eligible and if funds are available. However, you must complete a new application for the academic year by August 15th.
More Information
Contact the Campus Hub, CSU 117, with questions.
If you have questions about the Earned Income Tax Credit, please call the IRS at:
- 612-644-7515 (metro area)
- 1-800-829-1049 (outside the metro area)
To find out more about Minnesota’s Working Family Credit, call the Minnesota Department of Revenue HELP Line at:
- 612-296-6417 (metro)
- 1-800-937-KIDS (outside the metro area)
Those with hearing or communications impairments can call 1-800-627-3529 for the Minnesota Relay, and ask for 612-296-6417.
The referral service or county social service in your area can provide more detailed information on additional financial assistance programs in your area and also may be able to supply further information on choosing child care, parenting classes, and other child care resources for parents.
