Child Care Access at Lane Grant (CCAMPIS)

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Full or part-time students of Lane Community College with children enrolled in the Lane Child and Family Center for a minimum of 20 hours per week, who are Pell eligible, may qualify for the CAL/CCAMPIS Grant. Space is limited and given on a first come, first serve basis. Contact the Lane Child and Family Center office @ (541) 463-5517 for more information and applications.

Who may apply?

  • Student parents enrolling or wanting to enroll a child 30 months to 5 years of age (not kindergarten eligible), a minimum of 20 hours a week in the Lane Child and Family on Campus Child Care Center.
  • You must be enrolled in classes a minimum of 6 credit hours in a degree or certificate program, ir 6 hours of basic skills (ESL of GED), with a defined educational objective.
  • You must be Pell eligible and have submitted a current school year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Students with a minimum GPA of 2.0

Criteria for Participation:

  • Following the rules and regulations of the grant and child care center policies.
  • Participating in Evaluation activities.
  • Upon Acceptance, you will sign a Letter of Agreement outlining the responsibilities, rules and regulations of the grant.

How do I apply for a CAL/CCAMPIS Grant?

Contact Child and Family Center to see if there is an available slot for your child.

Submit a completed CAL/CCAMPIS child care application. The application must include:

  • A copy of your current year Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) Showing grant eligibility, a copy of your current year FASFA award letter, a copy of your unofficial transcript and a copy of your current course schedule and college documentation showing your previous grades and cumulative GPA.

How much will I receive?

  • There is a limited number of full-time and part-time slots available. Funds are limited and will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
  • The grant provides up to 80% of your child care fees.
  • The grant award will be credited to your student account and applied towards child care charges.
  • You are required to pay the remaining 20%, or balance of your total child care expenses. The center has the co-op option available to help with the remaining balance.

How could I lose my grant award?

  • Loss of funding from the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Withdrawal of your child from the Lane Child and Family on Campus Center.
  • Withdrawal from the minimum requirement of 6 credit hours, of basic skills courses any time during the term.
  • Failure to maintain the 2.0GPA
  • Failure to attend the required, scheduled parent meetings and parenting classes provided by the grant.
  • Failure to meet the 90% attendance requirement for your child each term.
  • Failure to provide required paperwork documentation by required deadlines.
  • Failure to comply with the parent procedures of the child care facility or rules and regulations of the grant.
  • Withdrawal from Lane Community College
  • Upon graduation from Lane Community College

When Should I apply for this grant?

  • Right Away! Funds are limited and are awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
  • Submit application packets by fax, mail or in person to:

Child and Family Education
Lane Community College
4000 E. 30th avenue, Building 24
Eugene OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-5517