Preschool Scholarship Applications Available

Weekly View — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 06:09:36 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Starting March 1st, families can apply for the Indianapolis Preschool Scholarship Program and the On My Way Pre-K prekindergarten program. Together, the programs are expected to serve more than 1,800 Marion County children. To apply, Marion County residents can visit www.onemywayprek.org and fill out just one application for consideration by both programs.
Families must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply:
• The family must reside in Marion County.
• The child must be at least 3- or 4-years-old by August 1, 2018.
• Parents or guardians in the household must have a service need (e.g. working, going to school, or attending job training).
Priority will be given to families that earn less than 127% of the federal poverty level (for example: about $31,000 for a family of four). Applications will be processed on a first come, first serve basis until all scholarships are awarded. United Way of Central Indiana serves as the Indy Preschool Scholarship Program administrator, overseeing the application, outreach, and evaluation processes.
Families that receive a scholarship may choose from any of the eligible, high-quality preschool programs in Marion County, rated as a Level 3 or Level 4 on Paths to QUALITY. Approved preschool providers may be located in a public or private school, licensed child care center, licensed home, or registered ministry. Families may choose from a program that is full-day or part-day, as well as from programs that end with the school year or continue through the summer.

Preschool Application Deadline is April 30

Weekly View — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 05:09:42 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Marion County families may now submit applications for preschool education grants for the Indianapolis Preschool Scholarship Program (Indy PSP) and the State’s On My Way Pre-K program. Families will fill out a single application to apply for both programs. Applications are due April 30th.
Families must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply:
• The family must have an income below 185 percent of the federal poverty level;
• The family must reside in Marion County; and
• The child must be at least three, but younger than five years old by August 1, 2015.
Families may choose to send their child to any of the participating Indy PSP/On My Way Pre-k eligible providers. A list of participating providers is available at www.onmywayprek.org . Scholarships are limited, so eligible children may be entered into a lottery and families will be notified if they have received a scholarship in the first week of May.
Applications are available online, in print, and in Spanish. Families can receive individualized assistance by calling 1-800-299-1627 . For more information on this program and to apply, please visit www.indypsp.org.

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Preschool Scholarship Applications Available

Preschool Application Deadline is April 30