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MECA TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Milton Early Childhood Alliance is the local point of entry for families seeking financial assistance with child care through the Department of Early Education and Care's centralized
waitlist.
 
In order to qualify for financial assistance, you must meet the following criteria:
  • Your gross annual income must fall at or below 50% of the state median income for your family size.  Exceptions are made (up to 85% of state median income) for families most at risk.  Income includes wages, tips and/or commissions from all contributing adults, child support, alimony, Social Security, AFDC, or other payments.
  • A parent/guardian must participate in at least one of the following activities for a minimum of 20 hours per week to be eligible for part time care and 30 hours per week to be eligible for full time care: employment, actively seeking employment, participating in an education or training program, searching for housing or in the US military.
  • A parent/guardian may also be eligible for financial assistance if they meet one of the following criteria: a parent with a documented special need, a child with a documented special need or a parent/guardian age 65 or over and retired. 

                                            INCOME GUIDELINES
FAMILY SIZE

50% STATE MEDIAN INCOME

85% STATE MEDIAN INCOME

Family of Two

$30,378

$51,643

Family of Three

$37,526

$63,794

Family of Four

$44,674

$75,945

Family of Five

$51,822

$88,097

Family of Six

$58,970

$100,248

Family of Seven

$60,310

$102,526

Family of Eight

$61,650

$104,804

Family of Nine

$62,990

$107,083


If you think you might qualify for assistance, you may complete an Intake Form by clicking on the link belowPlease note that every field on the Intake Form is a required field and must be completed

 
Click Here to Download Intake Form