The CAP-U scholarship is for undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. CAP-U is funded by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Up to

  • $1,250

    reimbursed per semester

Eligibility

To be eligible for a CAP-U scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident currently enrolled in degree-seeking coursework as an undergraduate student
  • Use paid child care services while attending classes or working
  • Financial aid information on file with the Office of Student Financial Aid
  • Demonstrate high financial need
  • Meet standards for satisfactory academic progress (SAP)
  • Claim the dependent child on tax return or have custodial care at least 50% of the time

How to Apply

CAP Scholarship applications are accepted online from August 1 through May 1 each academic year, or until all funds have been awarded.
 
Applicants must upload supporting documentation as part of the application. We encourage you to have the following documents ready before you begin:
  • Class schedule
  • Transcript/Academic record
  • Financial aid offer letter
  • Tax return/Form 1040 for most recent tax year (please BLACK OUT social security/tax ID numbers and banking information)
  • Two parent households: You will need the other parent's most recent tax return (if you filed separately). If the other parent is also enrolled as a student, you will need their current class schedule.

Ready to apply?

Applications are reviewed and scored in the order they are received. You will be notified within 7-10 business days whether you have been awarded a CAP-U scholarship.