Financial Aid Assistance for Student Parents

As we head into the winter season, many student parents may be thinking about heading back to school and enrolling spring semester in January. To remove potential barriers, the Office of Higher Education administers the Postsecondary Child Care Grant program, which helps low-income students with young children pay for child care while they attend classes at a participating institution.

Families can receive up to $6,500 per eligible child per academic year. To apply, students can complete the application available on the OHE website and work with their child care provider and school’s financial aid office to finalize their award. 

Click to learn more about eligibility and find a list of participating schools.

This information came from the MN Office of Higher Education.