The NH Child Care Scholarship Program helps eligible New Hampshire families pay for child care by providing direct payments to qualified early childhood and out-of-school time providers for children under the age of 13 years old (or under 18 years old if they have a disability).
You may be eligible for the NH Child Care Scholarship if you:
- Receive Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF)
- are in the FANF work program
- you are working or looking for work and meet the income guidelines
- you are going to school and meet the income guidelines
⚠️ The eligibility requirements for NH families have expanded greatly this year…Check recently updated income eligibility levels to see if you qualify
👶🏻 A family of 3 may earn up to $95,000 and still qualify for help!!
❓ List of scholarship FAQ for families
3 options to apply:
- 💻 online – nheasy.nh.gov
- 📞 by phone – 1-844-275-3447
- 📁 in person/completed form by mail – paper application link to 26 Whipple Street, Nashua.
Still have questions?? Head to the NH Connections website
✴️ Do you need help navigating the Child Care Scholarship process or finding quality child care? Reach out to our partners at Child Care Aware of NH (603) 578-1386, ext. 2531 or toll free (855) 393-1731, ext. 2531
For more information about childcare and family resources head to our Childcare and School page and Finances page