Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS)
The Childcare Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) is a federal grant funded 100% by the U.S. Department of Education. This program supports the participation of low-income student-parents enrolled in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care services. These services include a stipend of up to $150 a week paid directly to participating Quality Rated childcare centers on behalf of the participant. In addition to minimizing childcare cost, CCAMPIS will partner with on- and off-campus resources to support and motivate student-parents toward the successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
Our Mission is to:
- Increase retention and graduation rates by offering student-parents resources and academic support for them to overcome obstacles.
- Increase financial and economic literacy skills.
- Increase access to off-campus resources for wrap-around services.
- Increase access and use of campus resources.
- Increase campus engagement.
- Increase in skills applicable to the workforce and the ability to obtain higher-salary jobs.
- Enhance parenting skills.
- Increase the confidence in the student-parent‘s ability to achieve goals, be successful, and sharpen parenting skills.
Participation is limited.
CCAMPIS Provides
- Financial assistance with child care fees.
- Workshops on various topics such as parenting tips, stress management, time management, financial literacy, career development, and other important topics as identified by our student-parent participants.
- Provides your child with quality educational experiences through a Quality Rated facility.
- Provides mentoring and coaching to support participants’ academic goals.
Eligibility Requirements
Student-parent applications are considered for childcare assistance for CCAMPIS funding on the basis of financial income, need, resources, and family contribution levels. All applicants must be enrolled at least part-time on the Armstrong or Liberty Campus. Applicants must be a Pell Grant recipient or Pell Grant eligible as determined by filing a FAFSA prior to applying for CCAMPIS funding. Additional requirements for applicants are as follows:
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- Minimum GPA of 2.0 and in good academic standing for each semester the participant is receiving CCAMPIS funding
- Children 8 weeks to 5 years old
- Children must be enrolled in a Quality Rated facility
Childcare Access Means Parents in School • Student Success Complex • Office of Inclusive Excellence • Suite 1068 •
912-478-0255 • mwilkerson@georgiasouthern.edu
Last updated: 3/11/2024