Child Care
Assistance
To assist students with dependent children and child care expenses, either resources may be available to assist with those expenses or special considerations for child care expenses may be taken into account when determining financial aid awards.
Mini University
Wright State University's Child Development Center, Mini University (Mini U), offers a variety of programs for children six (6) weeks to twelve (12) years of age. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about Mini U, please call (937) 775-4070 or visit www.miniuniversity.net. Please note, further assistance may be available to you through the Department of Job and Family Services in the county in which you reside.
Mini U Subsidy |
| Program Overview |
The WSU Mini U Subsidy provides a 10% to 25% discount (excluding children enrolled in Kindergarten) off of Mini U tuition |
| Eligibility Requirements |
Be enrolled as a degree seeking student, certification candidate or licensure student at WSU; be registered at least half-time at WSU in academically-related courses that meet during Mini U business hours; meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements to receive federal student aid at WSU; and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) equal to or less than 10,000, as determined by the FAFSA |
| Application Instructions |
Complete a WSU Student Subsidy and CCAMPIS Grant Application for Mini U and complete WSU's Verification Worksheet; applications can be obtained from Mini U and the Office of Financial Aid. Applications must be returned to the Office of Financial Aid. For more information contact the Office of Financial Aid by calling (937) 775-5721 or by sending e-mail to financialaid@wright.edu |
Child
Care Access Means Parents In School (CCAMPIS) Grant |
| Program Overview |
The CCAMPIS Grant may provide an additional discount off Mini U tuition, as determined by Mini U |
| Eligibility Requirements |
Be eligible for Mini U Subsidy (above); be Federal Pell Grant eligible, as determined by the FAFSA |
| Application Instructions |
Complete a WSU Student Subsidy and CCAMPIS Grant Application for Mini U and complete WSU's Verification Worksheet; applications can be obtained from Mini U and the Office of Financial Aid. Applications must be returned to the Office of Financial Aid. For more information contact the Office of Financial Aid by calling (937) 775-5721 or by sending e-mail to financialaid@wright.edu |
Special Considerations
Federal student aid applicants may qualify to complete an Extraordinary Expense Petition due to child care expenses. An approved Extraordinary Expense Petition may change a student's eligibility for certain types of financial aid. Visit our Extraordinary Expense Petition page for additional information. |
