- Is this a child credit?
- NO. These funds are to be used to offset ACTUAL CHILDCARE EXPENSES only. These grants are intended to help with childcare costs so a student parent can pursue their education at UC Davis. If you do not incur childcare costs, you are not eligible for this grant. Also, note that a childcare provider must be someone other than the child's parents or siblings under the age of 19.
- Do I just apply for the current term?
- You can, but we prefer that you apply for the entire year (July -June), if possible. If that is not a possibility, we do accept applications by term.
- What are the defined terms?
- For students on the quarter system: Summer is July, Aug, Sept. Fall is October, November, December. Winter is January, February, March. Spring is April, May, June.
For students on the semester system: Professional programs with usually no summer enrollment or ASE employment. Fall is September, October, November, December. Spring is January, February, March, April, May. - Can I receive funds for terms that have passed?
- NO. You must apply before or during the term for which you are requesting funds. The last day we accept applications is the last day of instruction, as noted on the official University calendar.
- What about summer terms?
- Both grants are available for summer. Enrolled undergraduates, graduates, and professional students must have a minimum of 6 credits for summer to qualify for CBCG. Graduate or Professional students must either be enrolled full-time (12 units) or employed as an Academic Student Employee (AI, Reader, TA, Community Teaching Fellow, Remedial Tutor/Tutor) or a GSR (at least 25% appointment) to qualify for GSCCG. The Summer Candel Workshop, fellowships, or outside internships are not considered employment for summer GSCCG.
- What is Filing Fee Status?
- Filing Fee status is when a graduate student has completed all requirements for their degree except for filing a master’s thesis or a doctoral dissertation. Students may be funded for one term (GSCCG only) on Filing Fee. Students are technically not enrolled in coursework while on filing fee status so must contact the WorkLife office right away as we need to override the Financial Aid system to ensure disbursement of grant funds.
- What is a Self-Supporting Program (SSP) and what does that mean for me?
- A Self-supporting program is a graduate/professional program that does not pay into student fees so students in these programs are ineligible for GSCCG funds. These students may be eligible for CBCG funds if they have both financial and situational needs. To apply, please submit both the GSCCG application (as it contains pertinent information about your childcare provider) with a completed CBCG application indicating SSP status on the applications. HERE is a list of SSPs.
- I noticed a new question asking if I am a "CCAMPIS Grant" participant. What is the CCAMPIS Grant?
- CCAMPIS (Child Care Access Means Parents in School), pronounced see-campus, is a federal grant from the US Department of Education designed to provide funding for child care and related services to promote the success of student parents. The Early Childhood Laboratory (ECL) and Transfer and Reentry Center (TRC) received a CCAMPIS grant to support student parents at UC Davis. For more information, visit https://trc.ucdavis.edu/services/student-parent/ccampis
- My family is expecting a baby during the academic year. When can I apply?
- You must wait until the child is born before you apply. Note: Newborn care will be prorated from the first full week after birth.
- How do I indicate that Adult/Parent 2 does not provide any support to my child?
- Complete and sign the section on the CBCG application that indicates that Parent 2 does not financially contribute to the child(ren).
- I'm applying for the financial and situational need-based grant, I have completed the FAFSA (or Dream Act Application), and Adult/Parent 2 is reflected on it (filed as married). Do I need to provide additional financial information?
- NO. As long as both parents are included in the FAFSA we do not need additional financial information beyond the copy of your MyAwards Page or Dream Act report. If Adult/Parent 2 is not reflected in the FAFSA or Dream Act we need verification of the financial support they provide for the care of the child for which you are applying.
- Is there a second parent work or school requirement for the financial and situational need-based grant (CBCG)?
- YES. To be eligible for the CBCG grant, the second parent/adult in the household must either work at least part-time (20 hours per week) or attend an accredited university/college at least part-time (6 units). Verification documents would include paystubs to cover the most recent 30 days of employment, a Verification of Employment completed by their supervisor, verification of self-employment and hours worked, or a current enrollment form to verify their student status.
- I'm an International Student. Am I eligible?
- Undergraduate Students: Please contact WorkLife at studentchildcaregrants@ucdavis.edu.
Graduate/Professional Students: There are no differences in eligibility for GSCCG for international students. International students, who are not eligible to complete a FAFSA or Dream Act application are still eligible to apply for CBCG but must complete an additional application specifically for International students. In addition, they must provide a copy of their I-20 F-1 Visa, and if applicable, verification that adult/parent 2 in the household either works part-time or attends an accredited university/college at least part-time, a recent US tax return, and 6-month copies of all bank account statements. Additionally, International Students who have established funding for “Expenses of Dependents” as listed in their I-20, are not eligible, for those dependents, as they have established they have funding for dependents as part of their agreement.
