Marin Education Fund provides child care scholarships ranging from $500 to $9,000 per child for parents who are enrolled in college. The scholarship pays for a portion of a child's day care while the parent is enrolled in college. The scholarship is renewable annually provided that the parent maintains satisfactory progress.

Eligibility:

• Marin County residency
• The parent must be attending an accredited or state-approved school and enrolled in a minimum of 6 units
• The parent must be working towards their first bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, license or certificate
• Children must be under the age of 11 and attending a licensed child care facility
• Demonstrate financial need

Application Requirements:

• Child Care Scholarship application
  (OR)
• Child Care Scholarship application - Spanish
• Proof of Enrollment Form
• Provider Verification Form
• A copy of the child care provider’s license
• A W-9 form completed by the child care provider
• A copy of your 2007 tax return

Application Deadline:

We accept applications on a rolling deadline and recommend that parents submit their application at least two months in advance of their start date.