NSF - National Science Foundation

Eligibility – NSF civil service employee either full time or part time may be eligible to receive a subsidy if all of the following criteria are met:

  • Total family income of $75,000 or less; (total family income is the combined income of the child’s parents/guardian(s) shown on the IRS tax forms as their adjusted gross income.
  • Childcare may be full or part-time care that is center -based or home-based and includes daytime summer programs and before and after school programs as long as it is licensed or regulated by state and/or local authorities in the state or locality in which the provider operates.
  • Covers children from birth through age 13 and disabled children under the age of 18.

IPA’s are not considered eligible employees.

SUBSIDY SCHEDULE

Total Family Income Subsidy % Not to Exceed
$0 - $30,000 80% $115 per wk per employee
$30,001- $40,000 70% $115 per wk per employee
$40,001 - $50,000 60% $115 per wk per employee
$50,001 - $60,000 45% $115 per wk per employee
$60,001 - $75,000 30% $115 per wk per employee

A benefit cap of $5,980 per family will apply to the amount of subsidy payable. Benefits provided will be reduced by the amount of other State or local childcare subsidies received.

NSF employees may become eligible for the program as early as the Monday following the date of receipt of a complete application by FCCS.

Required Information to be submitted include:

  • Child Care Subsidy Application (OPM 1643)
  • Child Care Provider Information (OPM 1644)
  • Form SF-50 (Verification of NSF Employment)
  • Two most recent pay statements for each parent or guardian
  • A copy of the most recent Federal income tax return for each parent or guardian
  • A copy of the child care provider’s current license or statement of compliance with State and/or local child care regulations
  • A copy of the child care provider’s fee schedule

Applications may be obtained above by clicking on the links to the OPM forms.

Please mail the completed application packet to:

FCCS/NSF Childcare
3333 S Wadsworth Blvd., Ste 300
Lakewood, CO 80227

 

 

 

 
 
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