{"id":150,"date":"2023-01-10T21:03:24","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T21:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/early-learning-development-center\/?page_id=150"},"modified":"2026-08-13T18:51:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T18:51:46","slug":"scholarships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/early-learning-development-center\/scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships for NAU student-parents"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>NAU Child Care Assistance<\/h2>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>NOW OPEN:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>President Jose Luis Cruz Rivera and Rima Brusi Endowment Student-Parent Grant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>President Jose Luis Cruz Rivera and Dr. Rima Brusi have created a dedicated fund to provide financial support to students who are parents or guardians of minor children.\u202f This fund aims to provide financial support to alleviate hardships that may hinder\u00a0a\u00a0student\u2019s ability to pursue their academic goals effectively.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative acknowledges the unique challenges faced by student parents and aims to provide tangible support that can make a significant difference in their academic journey. It underscores NAU&#8217;s commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students, particularly those balancing parenthood with their educational pursuits.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong>\u00a0The fund is specifically designed to\u00a0assist\u00a0NAU students who are parents or guardians of minor children and are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grant Amount<\/strong>: Each year, two student parents will be awarded a grant of $2500. This financial support aims to help cover various expenses that are crucial for their academic success and well-being.\u202f This grant does not need to be repaid but may need to be reported as income for tax purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eligible Expenses:<\/strong>\u00a0The grant can be used to cover a range of expenses such as fees, rent, technology (likely for\u00a0educational purposes), transportation, supplies, daycare costs, and other living expenses\u00a0directly related\u00a0to the student&#8217;s ability to complete their degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>For the full description of eligibility criteria, please view the <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2026\/08\/Cruz-Rivera-Brusi-Student-Parent-Grant.docx\">Cruz Rivera Brusi Student Parent Grant<\/a> document.<\/p>\n<p>For\u00a0questions,\u00a0please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Hannah.Nunez@nau.edu\">Hannah.Nunez@nau.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/qualtrics.nau.edu\/jfe\/form\/SV_beVOxjz5fgfZF78\"><strong>Click here to apply<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>NAU provides a variety of support for student-parent child care assistance.\u00a0 Funding is available based on grant cycles.<\/h4>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-tab -->\n<div class='shortcode-tab-container tab-count-3'>\n    <ul class='tabs'>\n                <li class=\"tab\">\n            <a class=\"shortcode-tab__trigger\" href=\"#\" data-header=\"ELDC Scholarship_1\">\n                <div class=\"shortcode-tab-header selected\">\n                    <h4>\n                        ELDC Scholarship <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tab Open<\/span>\n                    <\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n                <li class=\"tab\">\n            <a class=\"shortcode-tab__trigger\" href=\"#\" data-header=\"DES Certified Site_2\">\n                <div class=\"shortcode-tab-header \">\n                    <h4>\n                        DES Certified Site <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tab Closed<\/span>\n                    <\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n                <li class=\"tab\">\n            <a class=\"shortcode-tab__trigger\" href=\"#\" data-header=\"DCCD Certified Site_3\">\n                <div class=\"shortcode-tab-header \">\n                    <h4>\n                        DCCD Certified Site <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tab Closed<\/span>\n                    <\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion \" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"ELDC Scholarship_1\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>ELDC Scholarship <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Open<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n\n<p><strong>Our ELDC Scholarship is on hold until our next grant cycle.&nbsp; Please email eldc@nau.edu for any immediate questions you may have about this scholarship.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Children ages two to five: &ldquo;Child Care Assistance Means Parents In School&rdquo; (CCAMPIS) scholarship funding is available for students taking a minimum of 6 credits a semester in any degree program.&nbsp; Funding is available through September 30th, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Students must be Pell-eligible by income guidelines, degree-seeking and in good academic standing.<\/p>\n<p>To apply for the ELDC Scholarship, <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/early-learning-development-center\/scholarships\/eldc-scholarship\/\">click here to access the ELDC scholarship page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n    <\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"DES Certified Site_2\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>DES Certified Site <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n\n<p>The Early Learning and Development Center is a Department of Economic Security (DES) contracted site.&nbsp; Any family who qualifies for DES child care assistance can use the ELDC as their provider.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/des.az.gov\/services\/child-and-family\/child-care\/how-apply-for-child-care-assistance\">Click here to find out more about DES child care assistance.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"DCCD Certified Site_3\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>DCCD Certified Site <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n\n<p>The Early Learning and Development Center is a Navajo Nation Department of Child Care Division contracted site.&nbsp; Any family who qualifies for DCCD childcare assistance can use the ELDC as their provider.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/ndcfs.org\/department-for-child-care-and-development\/\">Click here to find out more about DCCD child care assistance.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n    <\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>Contact the Early Learning and Development Center<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:eldc@nau.edu\" aria-label=\"Contact the Early Learning and Development Center: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">eldc&#8203;@nau.edu<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                        <a href=\"tel:928-523-2659\" aria-label=\"Contact the Early Learning and Development Center: Telephone Number\" title=\"Telephone Number\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-phone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Call:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-phone\">928-523-2659<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n[\/right-column]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAU Child Care Assistance NOW OPEN: President Jose Luis Cruz Rivera and Rima Brusi Endowment Student-Parent Grant President Jose Luis Cruz Rivera and Dr. Rima Brusi have created a dedicated fund to provide financial support to students who are parents or guardians of minor children.\u202f This fund aims to provide financial support to alleviate hardships [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":577,"featured_media":533,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","ring_central_script_selection":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-150","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/early-learning-development-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/150","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/early-learning-development-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/early-learning-development-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/early-learning-development-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/577"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/early-learning-development-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=150"}],"version-history":[{"count":36,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/early-learning-development-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1649,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/early-learning-development-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/150\/revisions\/1649"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/early-learning-development-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/533"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/early-learning-development-center\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}