Child Care Access Means Parents In School (CCAMPIS) is a federally funded Department of Education grant. The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ CCAMPIS Program will provide childcare stipends and wrap-around services for up to 50 selected students.
Award amounts will cover 90% of childcare costs and will be paid directly to the child care center. Applicants are responsible for 10% of childcare tuition and for registration fees. Factors that will be considered when selecting 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ CCAMPIS award recipients include level of financial need, enrollment and GPA, and availability of childcare spots for the appropriate age group of the child(ren).
To Qualify for the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ CCAMPIS Program
- Must be enrolled at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ in a degree seeking program as a full or part-time student - this includes Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional levels; 80% of awards will go to undergraduate students.
- Must remain in good standing for each semester receiving the CCAMPIS award.
- Must have an up to date Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Financial Aid and have demonstrated financial need based on the Expected Family Contribution.
- Must have a child or children between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years old (verified through birth certificate or legal documentation).
- Children ages 6 weeks to 5 years must enroll in the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ/CSUN Preschool. Children ages 6 to 12 years must enroll in the Jr Rebels Camp (summer term only). Children must maintain an 80% attendance rate.
- 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ/CSUN Preschool has childcare available for 2, 3, or 5 days a week from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and has half day plans.
- University United Methodist Child Development Center has childcare available for 2, 3, 4, or 5 days a week from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Jr Rebels Camp is available on a weekly basis in the summer, if register for the week children must attend all days camp is offered or provide a doctors note.
- Must agree to participate in CCAMPIS activities including:
- Student/Parent Learning Network - monthly 60 minute meetings either virtual or in-person about a specific topic supporting your academic success while parenting. Childcare will be offered when meetings are in-person.
- Community of Practice - a web-based networking space to share personal, academic, and family celebrations, seek out support, and help each other problem solve.
- Study Week Break - during the fall and spring semester Study Week (the week preceding final exams), CCAMPIS families will be provided an evening of childcare and a study room to complete final papers, projects, or study for upcoming exams.
- Family Volunteers - CCAMPIS student/parents of children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years must volunteer at the childcare center (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ/CSUN Preschool or the United Methodist Childcare Center) for a minimum of 3 hours per a semester.
- Assessments - participating student/parents will participate in focus groups and surveys at least twice a year to assess the CCAMPIS Program and determine additional services needed. Children enrolled in child care centers will also participate in early childhood development assessments.
Accepting applications on a rolling basis. Please note, CCAMPIS has a waiting list.
- register to participate in a program that provides free diapers to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students that are parents.
Contact
Mailing Address
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89154