Childcare can be costly. Financial assistance may be available to help defray the cost. The State of Illinois offers a Childcare Financial Assistance Program for income-eligible families and for parents who are enrolled in school. Eligible families can use the application form provided .
A flexible spending account or childcare credit are other options. These set aside un-taxed pay that can be used for childcare. For more information, see the Benefits website.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is authorized to operate as a postsecondary educational institution by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
