Raider Support Childcare Resources
Paying for childcare can be very expensive. According to a report by Childcare Aware of America, the average cost of full-time daycare for infants in Florida is nearly $8,700 per year. For students living below the poverty level, several resources are available to help reduce these costs.
The following organizations and programs provide guidance on finding affordable, high-quality childcare services, as well as financial assistance options for low-income student parents.
Campus Resources
Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Grant - Coming Soon!
The Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Grant is a federally funded program designed to support student-parents in achieving their educational goals by providing access to affordable, quality childcare.
Through a partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Seminole (ELC Seminole), the CCAMPIS Grant helps eligible college students obtain childcare vouchers that reduce the cost of care at approved early learning centers. This support allows student-parents to focus on their studies while ensuring their children receive nurturing, educational care in a safe environment.
CCAMPIS Program Benefits
- Childcare vouchers to help cover a portion of childcare expenses for eligible student-parents.
- Partnership with ELC Seminole ensures access to licensed, high-quality early learning providers.
- Support for balancing academic success with parenting responsibilities.
- Opportunities for family engagement and child development resources.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for CCAMPIS support, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in a degree program.
- Must have and maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
- Demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Be eligible to receive federal student aid (Pell Grant–eligible students are prioritized).
- Be the parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 12.
- Use a licensed childcare provider affiliated with the Early Learning Coalition of Seminole network.
Additional consideration may be given to full-time students and those maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
How to Apply
- Complete the CCAMPIS Application – Available online through RaiderConnect (COMING SOON).
- Submit your FAFSA – Ensure your financial aid information is up to date.
- Provide Supporting Documentation – To be considered your dependent’s birth certificate is required.
- Meet with a CCAMPIS Coordinator – To confirm eligibility, discuss next steps with the Early Learning Coalition of Seminole, and assess academic support services needed.
ELC Seminole - Partner Information
Early Learning Coalition of Seminole (ELC Seminole)
ELC Seminole works to ensure that every child in Seminole County has access to quality early childhood education and care. Through this partnership, CCAMPIS participants gain access to trusted childcare providers who meet high standards for safety, learning, and development. Visit https://www.seminoleearlylearning.org/ to learn more about available childcare providers.
Contact Information
For questions or assistance with the CCAMPIS grant, contact a CCAMPIS program coordinator. Contact information will be available soon.
Emergency Childcare Financial Support
Seminole State College can provide one-time emergency assistance for childcare costs up to $600 based on student need. Students must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Be currently enrolled at Seminole State College.
- Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
- Demonstrate financial need based on the FASFA information.
Please be aware that payments will only be made to licensed providers. For more information, students can reach out to our Destination Graduation case managers by emailing DestinationGraduation@hfuw.org
Community Resources
The Early Learning Coalition of Seminole (ELC) helps parents with young children, from birth through entering Kindergarten, locate high-quality early education and care providers who prepare children to enter school ready and eager to learn. The coalition offers a School Readiness program for low income children and will provide families with scholarships to offset costs.
ELC also offers free screenings to help determine your child’s development. Simply enter your child’s birthdate and the number of weeks premature (if any) and it will provide an online questionnaire for you to complete. Families with children who have special needs may call the Inclusion Department at 407.960.2481 for more resources and information.
The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola, and the Early Learning Coalition of Volusia and Flagler Counties offer similar assistance.
Student Parents Information Session - Fall 2025 Workshop
Join us for a remote info session to discover how the Early Learning Coalition of Seminole supports student parents with early learning resources and services for their young children.
- Thursday, September 4, 2025
- 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)
- Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 882 5800 5808
- Thursday, October 23, 2025
- 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)
- Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 810 1024 3961
Community Coordinated Care for Children (4C) provides childcare referrals to local early learning providers, access to school readiness and Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) childcare financial assistance for Orange and Osceola counties.
The Division of Early Learning (DEL) has a variety of resources, including information about referrals, school readiness and VPK, to assist you with your childcare needs.
Florida VPK allows four-year-olds to attend school for free to help with school readiness. A simple online application allows you to identify locations for enrollment.
Head Start is a federally funded program to support low-income children or children with disabilities, with emphasis on the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and mental development of the child.
For information about Head Start or Early Head Start programs, call your local office. Seminole County 4C Head Start has locations in the following areas:
- Altamonte Springs: 407.746.2971
- Oviedo: 407.366.4650
- Longwood: 407.260.0652
- Sanford (Hamilton): 321.275.0059
- Sanford (Midway): 321.219.6207
- Sanford (Park Avenue): 407.321.2631
- Sanford (Pinecrest): 407.328.7281