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U.S. Department of Education

CCAMPIS — Child Care Access Means Parents in School

BenefitChildcareRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

May 29, 2026

Where available

Check locally

What you get

CCAMPIS supports low-income student parents in postsecondary education by funding campus-based child care subsidies and services at participating colleges and universities. Institutions use CCAMPIS grants to reduce out-of-pocket child care costs for Pell Grant-eligible students, helping them remain enrolled and complete their degrees. Available services vary by institution and may include subsidized on-campus child care, partnerships with community providers, or child care resource and referral support.

Help paying for child care, meals, or services so parents and caregivers can work, study, or stabilize care.

Ask whether your provider needs to be approved before benefits can be paid.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

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Are you currently enrolled at a CCAMPIS-participating college or university?
Are you a Pell Grant recipient or otherwise demonstrate significant financial need?
Do you have a dependent child requiring care?
Are you pursuing a degree, certificate, or other credential program?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Enrollment verification at the participating institution
2FAFSA and Pell Grant award documentation
3Child's birth certificate
4Child care provider enrollment documentation

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the child care assistance office that handles CCAMPIS — Child Care Access Means Parents in School.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)

U.S. Department of Defense

DoD Child Care Fee Assistance

See details for your state

U.S. Department of Education

CCAMPIS — Child Care Access Means Parents in School

BenefitChildcareRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

May 29, 2026

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Help paying for child care, meals, or services so parents and caregivers can work, study, or stabilize care.

Ask whether your provider needs to be approved before benefits can be paid.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/4 confirmed

Are you currently enrolled at a CCAMPIS-participating college or university?
Are you a Pell Grant recipient or otherwise demonstrate significant financial need?
Do you have a dependent child requiring care?
Are you pursuing a degree, certificate, or other credential program?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Enrollment verification at the participating institution
2FAFSA and Pell Grant award documentation
3Child's birth certificate
4Child care provider enrollment documentation

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the child care assistance office that handles CCAMPIS — Child Care Access Means Parents in School.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)

U.S. Department of Defense

DoD Child Care Fee Assistance