Financial Assistance for Child Care

ASUO Child Care Subsidy for Students

Funded by student incidental fees, this subsidy provides financial assistance for child-care costs to eligible university students that can be used for either UO-affiliated or certified community child care.  (541) 346-0632.

ASUO Women’s Center Child Care Scholarship

Students, faculty and staff who attend a campus event may be reimbursed for child-care costs incurred during the event. 
Applications should be submitted at least 3 weekdays (72 hours) before the event.
For more information, call the ASUO Women’s Center at (541) 346-4095.

Earned Income Tax Credit

Working students, and UO faculty and staff who have at least one child living with them may be eligible for a tax credit that is based on a percentage of earned income. For more information, call the Payroll Office at (541) 346-1126.

Working families whose income is below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level may be eligible for financial help with child-care costs.

Family Ford Scholarships for Students

Funded by a private foundation, this scholarship for single-parent students provides extensive financial assistance, including subsidies for child-care costs.  For more information access the website: www.GetCollegeFunds.org  and/or contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, (541) 346-3221.

Oregon Student Child Care Program

The Student Child Care Program provides a limited amount of funds to help students pay for child care.  Students must meet low-income guidelines and based on their income, will pay a portion of their child-care costs.

Employee Dependent Child Care Account

UO employee parents have an opportunity to pay for dependent care with pretax income.  For more information, call the Human Resources Benefits Office at (541) 346-2956.