United Way’s Women United provides child care scholarships to help parents with the cost of child care while they are enrolled in college full-time or working and enrolled part-time.

This program supports parents pursuing either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree for the first time.

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SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Parents selected for child care scholarships must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled in school or technical skills training for a minimum of 12 hours if not working OR enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours and working 19 or more hours weekly
• Attending job training schools or earning their associate or first time bachelor’s degree
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Provide referral agent all class and/or work schedules when available, and must keep referral agent informed of changes in contact information, employment and school status
• Have demonstrated financial need
• Must complete FAFSA application
• Not currently enrolled in a Child Care Services subsidized child care program
• Have a demonstrated plan for reaching their educational and employment goals
• Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States and a resident of Bexar County
• Be screened by a referral agent and selection committee