Childcare Resources

UTA Childcare Subsidy

UTA students can apply for a childcare subsidy on a semesterly basis with the CTL Arlington Child Development Center. Spaces and funding are limited, so, unfortunately, an application will not guarantee approval of an award. In addition, the remaining balance for childcare services will be the responsibility of the student.

Submission Dates

The application process for Spring 2027 will open at 8am CST on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 and close at 5pm CST on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

Students will be notified of awards on Monday, December 7, 2026.

Eligibility

To be considered for the childcare subsidy, you must meet ALL the following criteria:

  • Complete the application in full and submit.
  • Be a full-time student during the timeframe for the subsidy.
  • Have a 2.0 overall GPA if an undergraduate and a 3.0 overall GPA if a graduate student.
  • Demonstrate clear financial need, such as being a Pell Grant recipient (if an undergraduate).
  • Provide a summary of your UTA Financial Aid awards during the timeframe of the subsidy. This will be done as an attachment to your application submission.
  • Provide a copy of your MyMav class schedule during the timeframe of the subsidy. This will be done as an attachment to your application submission.
  • Complete the CTL’s Sliding Fee Scale Enrollment UTA subsidy form. This will be provided separately by the CTL Arlington Child Development Center if a subsidy is awarded.
  • If this is your first time using the CTL Arlington Child Development Center, the CTL’s application will also be required. Parent identification, childbirth certificate(s), and immunization record(s) will also be required and can be submitted separately. Space is limited.
CTL Arlington Child Development Center Application


Student Responsibilities

Students receiving the childcare subsidy...

  • Are responsible for notifying the CTL Arlington Child Development Center and the UTA Student Parent Liaison as soon as they are no longer classified as full-time students.
  • Are responsible for all remaining childcare services payments and any outstanding balances with Center for Transforming Lives after aid has ceased.
  • Will need to reapply for aid every fall and spring semester. Summer subsidies will depend on available remaining funds for the year and are not guaranteed.
Childcare Subsidy Application

CTL Arlington Child Development Center (CTL): Early Head Start and Head Start Programs

Address: 1120 UTA Blvd., Arlington 76013

In addition to the UTA Childcare Subsidy, the CTL also serves as an Early Head Start and Head Start provider in Tarrant County. For more information about these program, visit https://transforminglives.org/Head-Start.

To learn more about the range of resources to families with young children through the CTL, visit https://transforminglives.org/Early-Childhood-Education.



Child Care Services (CCS)

The Texas Workforce Commission oversees the Child Care Services (CCS) program, funded by the federal and state partnership program, the Child Care and Development Fund. CCS gives childcare scholarships (financial help) to families who qualify. These scholarships can cover part or all childcare costs so that parents can work, look for work, or go to school/job training. Families must meet certain requirements to get help. Eligible families can choose any provider that accepts CCS.

CCS Program