Financial Assistance
Subsidy, Grant & Loan Opportunities
UC Davis Child Care Subsidy
c/o PCS Child Care Services
600 A Street
Davis, CA 95616
530-757-5695
This program provides partial subsidies to full-time students to defray expenses at licensed child care programs in Davis and neighboring communities. Students spouses must either be attending school or employed full-time. Students enrolled part time, and those with spouses who are either in school or employed part time, are encouraged to apply and may be served if funding allows. Eligibility is based on income and student status. Disbursements are decided by a lottery held every fall. Those who submit applications late or do not receive a subsidy through the lottery are put on a waiting list for funds that may become available during the academic year. Eligibility is verified each quarter. A few families are disqualified due to change in status, and some are lucky enough to move on to the full subsidy paid by the county; that's when other families are pulled from the waiting list. You may download and review the pamphlet and application for more details.
Child Care Grant
c/o PCS Child Care Services
600 A Street
Davis, CA 95616
530-757-5695
This income-based program administers several different child care subsidies for parents who are working, seeking employment, in training, or attending school in Yolo County. Child care must be provided within Yolo County by a licensed or legally exempt child care service. Additional funding may be available for families with children in need of protection from abuse, neglect, or exploitation, children whose special needs cannot be met without the provision of child care, or children whose parents are incapacitated and cannot provide adequate care.
Applications are accepted throughout the year, and place your name on a waiting list for all grants administered through this program and for which you may be eligible. Placement on the waiting list is based upon eligibility and priorities mandated by each program [typically income-based]. You will be notified by mail if funds become available for you. It is important to notify the Child Care Grant Program of any changes in family status to reassess your position on waiting lists.
The Child Care Grant Program is funded through the Child Development Division of the California Department of Education with state and federal funds; the City of Davis and Yolo County Department of Social Services provide in-kind contributions.
Earned Income Tax Credit
Internal Revenue Service
800-TAX-1040
The IRS has information on a federal refundable tax credit for low to moderate-income people who work full-time, part-time, or seasonally. Eligibility depends upon total amount of income earned during the tax year and number of children being raised.
PACEAPP Child Care Subsidy
6355 Riverside Blvd. Ste T
Sacramento, CA 95831
916-429-8792 or FAX 916-429-8764
The Professional Association for Childhood Education Alternative Payment Program (PACEAPP) is dedicated to helping low-income families meets their childcare needs. Parents who are enrolled in a work-training program, in school, homeless and seeking permanent housing for family stability, have children under protective services, or are seeking employment may qualify for the PACEAPP program.
Eligibility is based on household income and family size. It is not a first-come-first-served waiting list. Families with lower income are ranked higher, regardless of when they were placed on the list.
The P.E.O. Sisterhood
Davis, California
Founded in 1869 as one of the pioneer societies for women, the PEO Sisterhood is an international, philanthropic organization that aims to further educational opportunities for women. Four financial assistance projects are supported by PEO.
PEO Educational Loan Fund
For women within two years of receiving their degree. Recipient must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada. Maximum loan is $7,000 at 4% and must be repaid in full six years after the date of issue.
PEO Program for Continuing Education
Offers grants to women continuing their education after a break of at least twelve consecutive months and within two years of completing their degree (excluding PhD, law or medical degrees). Recipient must be a citizen of the USA or Canada. Maximum grant is $1,500.
PEO Scholar Awards
Provides substantial awards to US and Canadian women who are pursuing advanced degrees or are engaged in advanced study and research.
PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund
Supports international women who are pursuing graduate studies in the US or Canada.
Application must be sponsored by a local chapter. For referral information, contact Shirley Sperry at ssperry@ucdavis.edu.
Quarterly Book Awards for Single Parents
Re-entry Student Services
121 South Hall
Through the generous contribution of Peggy Browneller, re-entry alumna and former re-entry student assistant, Re-entry Student Services offers two $100 book awards for fall quarter. We encourage all undergraduate UC Davis re-entry students who are single parents to apply. Applicants must write a letter responding to one of three statements. For more information, please contact ssperry@ucdavis.edu.
UC Davis Employee Benefits
Human Resources Administration Building
Orchard Road
530-752-1774
UC Davis Employee Benefits has information on the Dependent Care Assistance Program, maternity leave, and short term disability for maternity.
UC Davis Financial Aid
Dutton Hall
530-752-2390
The Financial Aid Information Desk can help you with dependent care allowances and additional child care expenses. Child Care Funding Request Form (Graduate Students) Used by students to request additional funding for child care expenses. Child Care Funding Request and Change In Aid Forms (Undergraduate) Child Care Funding Request Form is used by students to verify child care expenses for financial aid purposes. Change In Aid Form is used by students requesting a change to their aid.