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New Directions Childcare Assistance

Student-Parent Support

Who We Are

New Directions offers supplemental funding and supports the educational needs of qualified students, providing specialized college-level education as well as career and technical training for immediate entry into high-wage, high-demand careers.

Submission of an application does not guarantee New Directions Funding. Awards are based upon the amount of available funds and the number of applicants that qualify. Assistance is limited to students enrolled in Associate of Science or Certificate Programs demonstrating educational needs not met by Pell Grant and/or scholarships, or programs that are ineligible for Financial Aid.

Types of Financial Assistance Available

  • Childcare
student and advisor reviewing documents

Application Information

Application Window

Fall Semester: August - October
Spring Semester: December - March
Summer Semester: May

Documents to Submit with Your Application

Student Responsibilities

  • Attend all scheduled classes
  • Complete mid-term grade review
  • Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Inform us of schedule or enrollment status changes
The application is temporarily unavailable due to limited funding. Interested students should email falconhopecenter@daytonastate.edu for information on future funding opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for childcare assistance, you must:

  • Complete the current year's FAFSA and be eligible for a Pell Grant.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (this requirement does not apply to first-time college students).
  • Be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards and not be on Financial Aid suspension.
  • Be enrolled in an approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) program leading to:
    • Associate in Science (A.S.) degree
    • Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree
    • Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC)
    • Vocational Certificate
  • Be enrolled in:
    • At least 6 credit hours in a degree or certificate program, or
    • At least 4 clock-hour equivalent credits in a vocational program
  • Have a dependent child who requires childcare services.
  • Use an approved childcare provider.
  • Submit required application and supporting documents.

Additional Requirement: Applicants must qualify under at least one of the nine learner groups identified in the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V). During the application process, you will be asked to indicate whether you belong to an eligible learner group and provide any required documentation

Apply to New Directions

Contact Us

Falcon Hope Center

falconhopecenter@daytonastate.edu

386-506-3068

The New Directions program is funded by the FDOE Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century (Perkins V) Grant and Daytona State College.