Financial Assistance

Dependent Care Assistance Plan

The Dependent Care Assistance Plan permits active academic and staff employees of Illinois State University to pay for allowable child care expenses with tax-free dollars. For more information, visit the Human Resources Benefits Section Web page for a description of the program.

Child Care Resources and Referral Network (CCRRN)

Individuals or families may be eligible for state funding of childcare costs.

All families who fall within the income categories for their family size are eligible. All families pay a portion of the cost and the amount of the family’s co-payment is based on income, family size, and number of children in care. 

Visit CCRRN’s Web site or call (309) 828-1892 for more information.