Student Senate Grants for Childcare

Student Senate Grants for Childcare

Four grants up to $1,000 each will be awarded to students for childcare services provided by the Family Development Center. Two grants will be awarded to undergraduate students and two grants will go to graduate students.Applicants must meet the qualifications established by the Student Senate Committee.

1. Be a GSU student in good academic standing
2. Be enrolled in at least six credit hours and show proof of enrollment (this grant will become void if student fails to be enrolled in at least six credit hours.)
3. Must have a child less than 12 years old.
4. Must submit a 350-500 word essay explaining how this grant will benefit you
   

To apply for the Family Development Center (FDC) Grant, complete application found at www.govst.edu/studentsenate, attach course schedule, a copy of the child birth certificate, and the essay. Submit to:

Student Senate Committee Governors State University
1 University Parkway,
University Park, IL 60484Applications must be submitted by February 15, 2010 for consideration this semester.

Students may apply for only one grant per year. The grant must be used for Family Development Center services only. This grant is not retroactive and may not be applied to prior FDC services. FDC will be paid on a monthly basis and only for the hours of service provided. The total funding is not to exceed the grant amount.