At The Theresa Morahan Simmons Center for Children and Families
CCAMPIS (Child Care Access Means Parents In School) Grant
This highly competitive federal grant was awarded to the College to provide childcare tuition subsidies to student-parents. The CCAMPIS grant assists Pell Grant-eligible Rockland Community College students with the cost of childcare. Parents of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, who are enrolled or are enrolling in Campus Fun and Learn Child Development Center, Inc., are eligible. In addition, student-parents will be provided significant campus-wide support. The goal of the Grant is to help these student-parents meet with success despite the challenges that they face.
SUNY Block Grant
RCC students may apply through Campus Fun and Learn for assistance in paying for their childcare tuition. CF&L receives funding from the State University of New York through the New York State Child Care Block Grant to provide child care tuition subsidies to qualifying students.
Additional Funding through SUNY Rockland Community College
We also receive funding from the RCC Student Government Association to provide childcare tuition scholarships to qualifying students. To apply, complete a Subsidy Application and return it to Campus Fun and Learn along with an official RCC Student Schedule and proof of income. Funding is limited, so applications should be completed and returned as soon as possible. Funding is only provided for the times that the RCC student is enrolled in a class. Funding cannot be used for online classes.
There are also other Scholarships available to students. Speak with the Financial Aid Office at RCC.
Non-Student Funding
If you are not a student and need help with your childcare
tuition, there are a few options for you. Because we are
committed to helping families any way that we can, we will accept funding from any outside organization.
- The Department of Social Services offers childcare tuition subsidies for qualifying families. You can call them at 845 574 4600.
- There is also the Vocational and Educations Services for Individuals with Disabilities program. You can find information on their services here: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/
- Child Care Resources of Rockland may be able to help you find funding sources to pay for your child care tuition. Call them at 845 425 0009.
- We also work with several school districts to provide Universal Prekindergarten. The funding can be used to pay for all or part of your childcare tuition, depending on your schedule.