Tuition Assistance is available at Kinderhaus through several routes depending on the age of your child and your family’s financial situation. Income is determined by one’s most recent tax return.
Kinderhaus does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or mental or physical handicap or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and tuition assistance programs.
HAWC
Funding for income-qualifying 3 year olds. Up to full tuition assistance depending on family income. Application ongoing, but guaranteed by September 1.
Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program Grant
Funding for children turning four years old by September 15th enrolled in participating program meeting 10 hours or more. This grant provides free tuition for all four year olds attending Kinderhaus at least 3 mornings/week. Four year olds attending Kinderhaus more than 3 mornings a week will have additional tuition responsibility. No application necessary.
KinderGrant
In-house grant prioritized for qualifying families based on conditions below. Application due May 15th or upon admittance to program.
- 5 and 6-year old children qualifying using HAWC criteria
Up to $100/month assistance for 5 day program, $60/month for 3 day program, and $40/month assistance for 2 day program. Assistance will be divided equally among qualifying families. - 3, 5, and 6 year old children qualifying using HAWK-I criteria
In the event that funding exists following distribution outlined in #1 above, remaining funding up to $100/month assistance for 5 day program, $60/month for 3 day program, and $40/month for 2 day program, divided equally among qualifying families. - 4-year old children qualifying using HAWC criteria
In the event that funding exists following distribution outlined in #1 and #2 above, remaining funding up to $100/month assistance for 5 day program, divided equally among qualifying families. - 4-year old children qualifying using HAWK-I criteria
In the event that funding exists following distribution outlined in #1, #2, and #3 above, remaining funding up to $100/month assistance for 5 day program, divided equally among qualifying families.
Childcare Assistance
Funding is available through the Department of Human Services for families meeting DHS requirements. This assistance requires separate application through DHS. Kinderhaus provides a limited number of placements receiving Childcare Assistance.
Interested in applying?
Please let us know of your interest in any of these tuition assistance opportunities by filling out and returning the Initial Application for Tuition Assistance form below. (Not required for the 4 year old grant)
Printable PDF application: