The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) Program (previously known as the Child Care Subsidy) helps qualified working families in Maryland pay for child care. The program is operated by a single vendor, Child Care Subsidy Central (CCS Central). Read further!
Maryland Child Care Scholarship | Overview
The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) helps Maryland families pay for high-quality child care and early education programs.
The new Fast-Track Child Care Scholarship procedure reduces your wait time to three (3) business days and provides 60 days of child care assistance while your Child Care Scholarship application is being reviewed, provided you are qualified!
If eligible, scholarships are available for:
- A child under 13 or
- an individual aged 13-19 with a qualifying impairment.
To be eligible for a fast-track Child Care Scholarship application, you must:
- To qualify, you must be a Maryland resident,
- Be employed or enrolled in a training program, and
- Meet certain income restrictions. (Click here to see the income level chart.)
If you satisfy the aforementioned requirements, see how to apply below!
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Steps to Apply for the Child Care Scholarship
To apply for a Child Care Scholarship, complete the application using the Child Care Scholarship Family Portal, as indicated below.
Step 1:
Visit the Child Care Scholarship Family Portal and establish an account. Click “Register for a New Account” and fill out your details. (If you need help with the registration process, please see the Learn How to Register guidelines.)
Step 2:
Fill out and finish the brief, fast-track online Scholarship application, then send your two (2) documents:
- Proof of work or enrollment in training/school.
- Proof of residence (utility bill, lease, etc.)
Step 3:
Child Care Scholarship Central 2 will complete your fast-track application within three (3) business days.
Step 4:
If you meet the eligibility requirements, we will offer you a temporary 60-day Scholarship to help with the expense of child care while we process your entire application.
We will request further information and evidence to determine whether you are eligible for a 52-week scholarship.
If you supply the required information and evidence within 15 days of completing your fast-track application, we will notify you if you are eligible for a 52-week Scholarship before your temporary Scholarship ends.
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How to Use a Scholarship
CCS Central 2 provides scholarships to eligible families to pay all or part of their childcare fees. The scholarship states:
- The Scholarship Rate is the portion of the childcare expenditures that the state pays for the family.
- The Family Co-Payment is the amount that the family is expected to contribute according to state regulations.
Families take the Scholarship to a Maryland EXCELS-approved childcare facility. The Scholarship is a formal agreement between the state, the provider, and the parent.
The Scholarship was returned to CCS Central 2 for processing. The family is responsible for paying the State-assigned co-payment and any amounts not covered by the Scholarship directly to the childcare facility.
Once the kid begins to care, the childcare provider files an invoice for payment, which is subsequently reimbursed by the State for the scholarship component of the payment.
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