Financial Assistance for Parenting Students
Additional Grant Funding through Financial Aid Services
Phone: (361) 698-1293 | Website
Students may submit a request for cost of attendance adjustment to include childcare expenses. If a student is receiving financial aid up to their Cost of Attendance they may submit a receipt for childcare expenses and their budget will increase, allowing them to request additional financial aid to help cover their childcare expenses.
Carl Perkins Child Care Assistance
Based on eligibility and available funding
Phone: (361) 698-1700 | Website | Location: Windward Campus, Health Science 2, Rm. 134
Childcare Scholarships
Phone: (361) 698-1083
The Del Mar College Center for Early Learning offers scholarships to assist with childcare costs. Scholarships are limited but sometimes available to eligible students. For more information, including waitlist information, please call the Center.
Community Action Corporation of South Texas
Phone: (361) 664-0145 | Website
Serving counties surrounding Nueces.
Texas Workforce - Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend
Phone: (361) 882-7491, Press 5 | Website
This program provides support and subsidized child care services to eligible students. Funding can be used at both on-campus and approved off-campus centers.
On-Campus Childcare Center
Morris L. Lichtenstein Center for Early Learning
Phone: (361) 698-1083 | Website | Location: Heritage Campus
On-Campus Support Services
Private Nursing Facilities
Oso Creek Campus Only
Location: STEM Bldg., Rm. 305 and Main Bldg. Library, Rm. 332
Viking Food Pantry
Phone: (361) 698-1277 | Website | Location: Heritage Campus, Harvin Center, Rm. 112
At times, our pantry carries supplemental items for our parenting students, including diapers and formula.
Pregnant & Parenting Students' Rights
Phone: (361) 698-1277 | Website
Del Mar College is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for pregnant and parenting students.
Off-Campus Support Services
Off-Campus Facility Finders
The following websites can assist in finding childcare providers that have available spots:
Texas WIC Benefits
Phone: (800) 942-3678 | Website | Location
Additional Resources
Additional resources for child care assistance and financial aid can be found at 211 Texas.