2012 Childcare Fellowship Instructions, FAQ, and Application
The official deadline to apply for the 2012 Fellowship was
September 30, 2011, but we will continue to accept late paper applications until Thursday, March 1, 2012. Please note that these late applications will receive smaller awards than those that we received on time. Applications are below. |
What is the Harvard University/HUCTW Childcare Fellowship?
Started in 1989, the Fellowship was created to support working families. Monetary childcare assistance was
chosen over on-site care because of the diversity of members' childrens' needs. Yearly awards are given to
members of the HUCTW bargaining unit whose arrangements qualify (see "Who is eligible?" below).
How are awards calculated?
The awards are related to both household income and financial need.
Childcare fellowships cover only a portion of the childcare costs for each applicant.
This portion/percentage changes somewhat every year depending on the number of applicants.
How is scholarship money distributed?
Recipients can choose to receive awards to be delivered
without tax withholding through a flexible spending account (up to $5,000 if filing taxes
as single or married filing jointly, or up to $2,500 if married and filing separately). Applicants who are not interested in this
option can choose to have their awards included in paychecks. The award is considered “extra compensation”
and will be taxed at approximately 40%, but there may be ways to recover some of this taxed compensation when applicants submit their 2011 taxes. Information and workshops will be available to help you determine
which award delivery option is best for you. Information on whom to contact and workshop dates will be
included in your award letter.
When will the awardees receive their award information for the 2012 fund?
Award letters will be mailed to home addresses by the end of October 2011 (or by the end of March 2012 if you are a late applicant).
Who is eligible?
You must:
- be part of the HUCTW bargaining unit
- work at least 17.5 hours per week at Harvard
- have a childcare costs incurred during working hours
- have a child or children, age 13 age or under, in the care of one of the following:
- a licensed* childcare center, family provider, after-school program, summer camp, or vacation camp
- an in-home provider with a social security or tax ID number**
*These providers must be licensed according to the requirements of the Massachusetts Office for Child Care Services.
**We are required to have record of this number.
How to apply
- Fill out your application completely.
- Attach the first page of your 2010 1040 federal tax return. Your child must be
listed as a dependent on this form. Those married filing separately, please
attach both tax forms.
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The official deadline to apply for the 2012 Fellowship was September 30, 2011, but we will continue to accept late paper applications until Thursday, March 1, 2012. Please note that these late applications will receive smaller awards than those that we received on time in September. If you wish to apply for this late fund, please call us at 617-661-8289 and ask for Carrie or Laura.
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Mail a paper copy to the HUCTW Childcare Fellowship at the HUCTW Office:
15 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA
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You'll be notified within three business days from the time we receive your application.
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Fax a paper copy to 617-661-9617
(call within 15 minutes to confirm fax)
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You'll be notified within three business days from the time we receive your application.
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Award letters will be mailed to applicants who meet the October 7th deadline in mid-October 2011. Award letters for late applicants will be mailed by the end of March 2012.
If you have questions about the HUCTW Childcare Fellowship, email us at
huctw.childcare@huctw.org
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