Discounts and Subsidies
Childcare fees can be reduced by discounts and subsidies. Below is a list of these opportunities:
- OSU Student Discount – CCCC operates the Growing Oaks Center through a contract with Oregon State University. Through this contract, we provide discounted fees for children of OSU students. Please check with the Growing Oaks Site Director for more information about the OSU student discount. OSU students may also be eligible for other types of financial aid – please refer to the OSU Web site for more information.
- Tuition Subsidies – For many years CCCC has received funding from the United Way of Benton County and the City of Corvallis to help subsidize tuition for qualifying families. The Federal Poverty Guidelines serve as our guide for subsidy allocation. Families can receive a subsidy for 5%-40% of their bill, depending on income level and subsidy availability. We ask all families who wish to be considered for a tuition subsidy to turn in a new Confidential Income Statement each calendar quarter.
- Second Child Discount – When a family has two or more children in CCCC care at the same time, the lowest-cost contract(s) fee will be reduced by 10% so that the family only pays the full price for one contract.
- CCCC Staff Discount – All children of CCCC staff receive a 10% discount on childcare fees. Children are not permitted to be placed at the same site where the parent works. The Staff Discount applies to the first child, the second and subsequent children receive the 10% second child discount.
- Other Financial Assistance – CCCC works with various community and state agencies that provide assistance in paying childcare bills. Parents are encouraged to discuss their situation with the Site Director who will provide assistance in accessing available resources and in making sure all necessary paperwork is completed.