Tuition Assistance Program/Grant

Start Bright Academy Tuition Assistance Program (SBATAG)

Objective: The Start Bright Academy Tuition Assistance Program (SBATAG) aims to provide financial assistance to disadvantaged families residing in the West side of Atlanta, Dallas, and Hiram, seeking child care services at Start Bright Academy. Our goal is to ensure that every child has access to quality early childhood education, regardless of their economic situation.

 Eligibility: 

1. Child must be enrolled at Start Bright Academy aged 6 weeks – 12 years of age
2. Residents of the West side of Atlanta, Dallas, and Hiram.
3. Families who fall below a certain income threshold as defined by the State’s Financial Aid guidelines AND have been qualified by the Childcare and Parent Services program (CAPS) and need assistance paying the co pay assigned by CAPS to continue to receive services.

Program Details: 

1. Tiered Assistance: The SBATAG will offer a one-time co-pay financial assistance grant based on household income and the individual family weekly co-pay. The lower the income, the higher the co pay grant.
2. Application Process: Interested families must submit a completed application form along with proof of income, residency, and other necessary documents. The application period will be open twice a year, for the the spring January 1-15th and fall semesters July 1-15th. Two slots per classroom will be awarded in addition to three after-school slots to cover the spring and fall admissions co-pays.
3. Review Process: Applications will be reviewed by a committee that will determine the level of assistance to be provided to each family.

Benefits: 

1. Financial assistance to cover a portion of the co-pay of Start Bright Academy families receiving CAPS who are unable to pay.
2. Access to a high-quality early childhood education program with a focus on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).
3. Access to additional support services, such as nutritional meals snacks, and after-school care. Please Note: This does not include diapers, pull ups or formula. These items must still be purchased and provided by the parent or guardian unless otherwise approved by committee.

We believe that financial constraints should not hinder a child’s access to quality early education. The Start Bright Academy Tuition Assistance Program is our commitment to the communities of West Atlanta, Dallas, and Hiram, to ensure that every child, regardless of their family’s financial situation, has the opportunity to start bright.

Please note that the availability of this program is contingent on funding and may vary from year to year. For more information about the program, its eligibility criteria, and the application process, please contact our office at 770-943-0058 or visit our website at www.Startbrightinc.org. 

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