Basic Requirements

You may only receive a CCTAP award if funds are available and you are 1. income eligible  2. enrolled at UW-Madison during each semester for which you seek support, and 3. using a licensed and/or accredited child care provider in Wisconsin.
Other exceptions/minimum requirements may apply. See CCTAP Policies and Online Eligibility/Award Calculator

Funds are available on a first-come first-served basis and when program eligibility factors are met. 

Eligibility Check and Award Estimate

Students are able to determine if they meet basic eligibility requirements and view a preliminary award estimate by using the CCTAP award calculator. You may log into your CCTAP Account by clicking on "APPLY NOW" in the timeline below.

CCTAP awards are based on student/family information but the average CCTAP award covers 30-40% of child care costs per semester (fall and spring), and summer awards range from $200-$500 for the term. 

 * If the eligibility check determines that you are ineligible, we encourage you to still submit an application for CCTAP as special circumstances may exist.

CCTAP Timeline

 

Term	Dates of Coverage	Application Available	Invoice Issued	Last day to submit invoices
Summer 2012	May 21 - Aug 31	Apr 16 APPLY NOW	July 23	Aug 31
Fall 2012	Sept 3-Jan 4	July 30	Nov 12	Jan 4
Spring 2013	Jan 7 - May 17	Nov 26	Apr 1	May 17

  

Application

Required EACH term and available online 4-5 weeks prior to first day of regular term. Income/tax forms only need to be submitted once per academic year.

* Please note: you may be applying for a new semester before the previous semester's invoice have been submitted/processed.  

The application must be completed each semester for which you seek assistance. Awards are allocated to eligible applicants on a first come, first served basis while funding remains. Funding typically remains available through the first week of each term.  If application and/or required supplemental documents (including tax/income forms) are received after funding limit has been reached, applicant will be placed on a wait list and notified in the event additional funds become available.

 Apply now for Summer 2012

 • Finding Childcare

If you need assistance finding child care please contact Jen Dittrich-Templin via e-mail or (608) 265-9123. If you have not confirmed a child care provider by the second week of classes, you will be moved to the wait list.

• Appeals

If you are found ineligible, or if you require additional funds, you may submit an appeal through your online CCTAP account. Appeals are reviewed by the end of each application cycle (about 4 weeks into the semester) if funds remain.

 

CCTAP Award Certificate

Available up to 2 weeks prior to first day of regular term

Once your application has been processed and approved for funding, you will be issued a CCTAP Award Certificate each term through your online account. This form will contain the semester award amount that is allocated for your family and does not need to be returned to our office, but must be presented to your selected child care provider/s in order to discuss a billing plan as early as possible. The certificate amount is based on the information you provide in your application and may be different than the final invoiced amount if that information changes. It is your responsibility to notify CCTAP staff of any changes to your provider selection, enrollment and family status as they occur.

 

Invoices

Available 5-6 weeks prior to last day of regular term

Official invoices (provider payment forms) containing your final award amount will be available through your online CCTAP account (each term) after we are able to verify your final enrollment status each term. Your approved child care provider will need to complete this form with your total cost of care for the semester. You will then need to review the form for accuracy, sign and return to our office by the deadline. If your enrollment status changes (ex: FT to PT), your award may decrease. You must remain enrolled at least part time to receive any CCTAP award.

Please note: you may be completing an application for the subsequent term during the invoicing process. 

CCTAP Payment

Issued directly to your provider/s after invoice is processed and we are able to verify your total cost of care.

Please note: payments are sent from UW accounting directly to your child care provider approximately 3-4 weeks after we are able to process your invoice (invoiced award has been used and final credits verified). Your online CCTAP account will be updated with the invoice processing status.