Brenau University has been awarded a federal grant to help their students that are also parents get assistance with child care as they pursue their degrees.
The Child Care Access Means Parents In School (CCAMPIS) program, run by the U.S. Department of Education, allotted Brenau $42,120 annually for the next four years.
“We think this is an awesome opportunity for all of Brenau,” said Crystal Toombs, assistant vice president for student services. “We have a huge population of post-traditional students, and this grant will help with retention in giving them the support they need to complete their degrees. We strive to build community through all of Brenau and to show that this is truly an institution that cares about all of its students.”
The money will go towards low-income parents completing postsecondary education with Pell grant eligibility. Students should be full-time, maintain a 2.5 grade point average and must be able to show proof of Pell status. Any level of postsecondary and at any of Brenau's five campuses is eligible.
“This is for all Brenau student-parents,” Toombs said. “It was important to us to make sure this opportunity is offered to all Brenau students regardless of location, degree program or modality. For graduate students, they simply need to complete a FAFSA to indicate if they are Pell eligible.”
For more information about the CCAMPIS grant at Brenau, contact Toombs.
