February 22, 2012
 
MECA TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Milton Early Childhood Alliance is the local point of entry for families seeking financial assistance with child care through the Department of Early Education and Care's centralized
waitlist.
 
In order to qualify for financial assistance, all parents/guardians in the household must meet both an income and an activity requirement:
  • Income Requirement - Use the chart below to see if your income meets the criteria for assistance.
  • Activity Requirement - If you meet the income requirement, all parents/guardians must also be participating in one of the following activities:
       -  Working, seeking employment, or enrolled in an education or training
          program (not including graduate, law or medical school) for at least 20
          hours per week for part time care, and at least 30 hours per week for full
          time care;
       -  Retired (if older than 65 years only); or
       -  You or your child has a diagnosed and documented disability or special
          need.


                                           ANNUAL INCOME GUIDELINES
FAMILY SIZE

50% STATE MEDIAN INCOME

85% STATE MEDIAN INCOME

Family of Two

$34,020

$57,834

Family of Three

$42,024

$71,441

Family of Four

$50,029

$85,049

Family of Five

$58,034

$98,657

Family of Six

$66,038

$112,265

Family of Seven

$67,539

$114,817

Family of Eight

$69,040

$117,368

Family of Nine

$70,541

$119,920


If you think you might qualify for assistance, you may complete an Intake Form by clicking on the link below. Once form is completed, it can be emailed back to cpcmecasld@verizon.net or mailed to Milton Early Childhood Alliance, 495 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186.
Please note that every field on the Intake Form is a required field and must be completed. 

 
Click Here to Download Intake Form