The University of Michigan offers the Child Care Subsidy to students to assist with the cost of State of Michigan-licensed child care of their young, dependent children. Visit our website to learn more, find subsidy amounts, and explore additional resources.
How to Apply
- Complete and submit the Child Care Subsidy Program application for the appropriate terms. Click the "Begin Application" button on this page to get started.
- U.S. citizens and permanent residents must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using School Code 002325. If you have already submitted a 2024-2025 FAFSA to apply for financial aid, do not submit it again.
- International students must attach 2022 tax return information to their Child Care Subsidy application. If you have already submitted that information to apply for a fall/winter child care subsidy, do not submit it again. International students are not required to submit the FAFSA.
When to Apply
- Spring/Summer: Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applicants will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis. The application for this term is made available in late February, and notifications will be sent to eligible applicants starting in mid-April. Funding may be limited; should funding be exhausted, the application will be removed from this site.
- Fall/Winter: Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applicants will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis. The application for this term is made available in May, and notifications will be sent to eligible applicants in mid-July. Funding may be limited; should funding be exhausted, the application will be removed from this site.