Parenting Resources

Eligibility

1. Must be an MTSU student enrolled in at least 3 or more credit hours.
2. Must have a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with the Office of Financial Aid and be Pell Grant eligible.
3. Must be the primary residential parent or court approved guardian of a child aged twelve years or younger or maintain 50/50 custody of a child aged twelve years or younger.
4. Must demonstrate a need for childcare and/or after school care.
5. Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 each semester or be a first-time applicant.
6. Must meet with Parenting Student Coordinator to review application in person or via Zoom.

To apply

1. Submit the June Anderson Center Child Care Grant application and authorize the MTSU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office to release relevant confidential information.
2. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2022-23 award year.
3. If previous recipient of the June Anderson Center Child Care Grant, submit official MTSU transcript.
4. Submit proof of enrollment (class schedule for upcoming term or registrar verification).
5. Submit birth certificate of child or State of Tennessee permanent parenting plan order or power of attorney for care of a minor child.
   1. If out-of-state student, please contact the June Anderson Center.

Selection Criteria (for administration)

1. Application process will remain open for 1 month.
2. Sliding scale award based on child’s age. Children younger than 6 and not enrolled in kindergarten will receive greater financial support. However, funding will be available for student parents with children 6-12 years of age that require before and after school care. This information will be obtained from the June Anderson Child Care Grant application.
3. Student parents with more than one child may be eligible for more financial support depending on the number of children and the ages of the children.
4. If enrolled in summer classes, student parents may use the grant for childcare, ESP programs, and/or summer camps.

Additional requirement of award recipients

1. Student parents must provide an initial receipt and/or bank statement as proof of childcare/before and after school expenses.
2. During the Fall and Spring semesters, grant money can only be used for programs that are licensed under the Department of Human Services (DHS) or under the supervision of the Department of Education (DOE). Grant money cannot be given to family members, friends, or babysitters.
3. Grant money will not be available for children enrolled in Head Start, the TN Voluntary Pre-K Program, or the TN Integrated Pre-K program unless they require additional before/after school care.

Special considerations

1. Student parents failing to meet semester GPA requirements may submit a one-time appeal for consideration in the event of exceptional circumstances. All exceptional circumstances must be documented. Appeals will only be considered if additional funds remain after the initial application cycle is complete.
2. Student parents whose appeal is denied, may reapply for the grant after waiting one academic year.