The Stepping Stone scholarship is available to single parents majoring in sociology. Please visit nau.scholarshipuniverse.com for more information. Deadline is March 15th.
The José Luis Cruz Rivera and Rima Brusi Endowed Fund supports NAU students who are parents or guardians of minors. Funding is intended to alleviate financial hardships or other obstacles confronting NAU student-parents in their pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree. Two $2,500 awards will be provided annually. Students and/or NAU community members are encouraged to complete a grant request form when it becomes available. Eligible expenses may include but are not limited to, fees, rent, technology, transportation, supplies, daycare, and other living expenses related to the students' ability to complete their degree. Applications open in the fall of each school year.
Contact the Early Learning and Development Center
NAU Child Care Assistance
NAU provides a variety of support for student-parent child care assistance. Funding is available based on grant cycles.
ELDC Scholarship Accordion Open
Children ages two to five: “Child Care Assistance Means Parents In School” (CCAMPIS) scholarship funding is available for students taking a minimum of 6 credits a semester in any degree program. Funding is available through September 30th, 2026.
Students must be Pell-eligible by income guidelines, degree-seeking and in good academic standing.
To apply for the ELDC Scholarship, click here to access the ELDC scholarship page.
DES Certified Site Accordion Closed
The Early Learning and Development Center is a Department of Economic Security (DES) contracted site. Any family who qualifies for DES child care assistance can use the ELDC as their provider. DES provides childcare assistance to eligible families who participate in employment and specific education and training activities by providing financial support to offset a portion of childcare costs for children from birth through age 12. Child care assistance is also available for children experiencing homelessness and children referred by the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) or a Tribal child welfare program. Click here to find out more about DES child care assistance.
DCCD Certified Site Accordion Closed
The Early Learning and Development Center is a Navajo Nation Department of Child Care Division contracted site. Any family who qualifies for DCCD childcare assistance can use the ELDC as their provider. DCCD provides childcare assistance to eligible families who participate in employment and specific education and training activities by providing financial support to offset a portion of childcare costs for children from birth through age 12. Click here to find out more about DCCD child care assistance.