If this number is less than or equal to zero the family is not eligible for assistance. If the number is greater than zero, the family may be eligible for assistance to cover some or all of the difference. Tuition assistance can not exceed one half of the actual child care cost. The Tuition Assistance Council is elected by the ACCC parents and is made up of 3 people. Elections are held the first week of June.
Any interested person can nominate themselves.
The nomination must be received in writing by the Center Director 30 days prior to the election. Formal applications incorporate all eligible families' needs as well as available funding. If the non-working spouse in receiving unemployment compensation, then the unemployment benefits are added to the family income. Note that the actual dependent care cost equals the ACCC child care costs 6 plus other dependent care costs the family is and will continue to pay for.