Child care access means parents in schools (CCAMPIS)

Texas State University received a $4.16 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education under the Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools (CCAMPIS) program (CFDA 84.335), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The award supports the establishment or expansion of campus-based child care services designed to enable low-income parents to participate in postsecondary education programs. The funded initiative will deliver child care services, likely including childcare center operations in San Marcos, Texas, along with potentially related services such as childcare vouchers through licensed community providers and before- and after-class support services.

This award represents one of only two CCAMPIS grants disbursed in 2025 and reflects the program's emphasis on institutions that leverage significant local or institutional resources and implement sliding fee scales to serve low-income student parents. As a comprehensive public research university and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Texas State University is well-positioned to utilize this funding to support retention and academic progress among economically disadvantaged students with child care needs. The project operates under a one-year funding cycle with standard federal recordkeeping and compliance requirements applicable through three years post-completion.