Tuition Assistance
We raise and distribute funds to provide emergency and ongoing tuition assistance so families can work, go to school and enhance their lives.
For Parents
Are you looking for tuition assistance for your child?
Ongoing Monthly Tuition Assistance: The first step is to apply for child care subsidy through DHHS. If you are above the income requirements for child care subsidy, or are in graduate school you may qualify for Lincoln Littles tuition assistance. Our income guidelines can be found here.
To see if you are eligible for ongoing tuition assistance use the tool to the right.
Tuition assistance can be utilized at the programs listed here.
Emergency Tuition Assistance: If you are experiencing an emergency situation (medical, transportation, housing, or job loss) you may apply for emergency tuition assistance. There are no income eligibility guidelines. Payments will be made to the licensed childcare provider. Emergency tuition assistance is a one-time award.
To apply for emergency tuition assistance click here.
Check Your Assistance Eligibility
This tool offers a quick income-based check to help families understand possible child care support options. Final eligibility is determined by DHHS or Lincoln Littles after review.
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For Providers
Lincoln Littles partners with child care programs to provide tuition assistance for families who cannot afford tuition.
Ongoing Tuition Assistance: Programs in Lincoln can partner with Lincoln Littles to provide monthly tuition assistance for families. Partnering programs must be licensed and in good standing, accept state subsidy, be at a Step 3 or higher in Nebraska’s Step Up to Quality system. Click here to apply to become a Lincoln Littles approved provider.
Emergency Tuition Assistance: Programs in Lincoln can partner with Lincoln Littles to provide emergency tuition assistance. Programs must be licensed and in good standing, accept State Subsidy, and be enrolled in Nebraska’s Step Up Quality. Parents who are experiencing an emergency situation (typically medical, transportation, housing, or job loss) may apply. There are no income eligibility guidelines. Emergency tuition assistance is a one-time award.
Providers can contact Sara Voss, Tuition & Quality Manager to learn more.
Qualified Lincoln Littles Providers
4 Views Academy – Cornhusker
4 Views Academy – Apple Hill
Adventure Academy-Site 1
Adventure Academy- Site 4
Belmont Community Center
Busy Buddies Daycare
CEDARS Youth Services
Christ Lincoln – Sumner
Coddington Learning Center
Community Action Head Start
Dimensions Education Program
Educare Lincoln*
Faith Lutheran Touching Hearts
Hamilton Heights
Just Like Mine
Kelly’s Kids Northeast
Kids First Inc.
Kids Imagination Station*
KinderCare – Northeast
Kindercare – Pinelake
KinderCare – Pioneers
KinderCare – West A
*Diaper program only- No tuition assistance
Knowledge Beginnings
Krayon Campus (Air Park)
Krayon Campus (Central)
Las Abejitas (East)
Las Abejitas (Central)
Malone Center
Northeast Family Center
North Creek Child Development Center
Primrose School of Lincoln at Wilderness Hills
Project Future-Highlands
Ruth Staples Child Development Lab
SCC Lincoln Child Development Center
St. Mark’s Preschool KIDZONE
Stepping Stones Child Academy
Superior Child Development Center
The Children’s Place
Tots Adventure Center
Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Program
UNL Children’s Center
Westminster Preschool
Wiggles and Giggles Childcare
Wild Child
Willard Community Center
Zac’s Place