Tuition

This Opportunity Vanderbilt-inspired tuition adjustment program helps full-time Vanderbilt employees and students access affordable, high-quality child care.

Families with household incomes of less than $125,000 may apply for a tuition rate adjustment.

The amount of the adjustment is based on gross household income levels ($0 - $59,999 – 60%); ($60,000 - $74,999 – 40%); ($75,000 - $99,999 – 20%); ($100,000 - $124,999 – 5%) and the total funding available.

If approved, please be advised that federal tax requires that we report these discounts as a taxable benefit. 

The application should be returned as soon as possible and must be received by the 15th of the month in order for the approved discount to be applied to the next month.

The Child Care Certificate Program is a state program that assists Families First participants, parents transitioning off Families First, parents working or enrolled in post-secondary education programs, teen parents, and children in foster care. It’s also called the subsidized child care program. To participate in the program, families must be declared eligible by the Department of Human Services (TDHS) staff or by the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) staff for children in foster care.

TDHS provides financial assistance with child care costs for families meeting income guideline criteria through several child care assistance programs. For more information go to the Tennessee Department of Human Services website.