On this page, you’ll find information on child care reimbursements you may be eligible for, as well as other forms of financial assistance for student parents across the three U of T campuses. Learn about finding child care by visiting the child care section of this website and by attending one of our upcoming child care workshops.
Financial Assistance for Child Care
- Emergency Back-up Child Care Passes at Kids & Company
- UTSU Dollar for Child Care Grant
- SCSU Bursaries & Grants
- UTM Student Parents
- UTM Childcare Grant
- Your collective agreement may also give you access to some child care funds (CUPE 3902 Unit 1).
Child Care Reimbursement for Family Care Office Programming
The Family Care Office has a small fund of money that is available to assist U of T students with family responsibilities who wish to attend FCO programming and activities but are unable to because of child care costs.
Students who wish to participate in an FCO activity must apply for the child care cost reimbursement five business days in advance of the event by emailing family.care@utoronto.ca. If the application is approved, reimbursement will be processed within six weeks, provided the FCO receives a receipt for child care costs.
Reimbursement Details
- The maximum amount of reimbursement will be $100 per activity.
- The maximum hourly rate that can be reimbursed is $20/hour.
- Care providers must be 18 years of age or older.
- Child care costs receipt must be provided within two weeks of the activity.
Please note: we recommend you start researching your child care options early as there are waitlists for child care spaces. You may be eligible for a municipal child care subsidy through the City of Toronto or your local municipality, but again there are waitlists, so apply early.
Emergency Back-up Child Care Passes for Undergraduate Students at Kids & Company
The Family Care Office has a limited number of emergency back-up child care passes for all students. If your regular child care arrangements fall through, then please contact our office at 416-978-0951 during business hours to discuss if you may be able to access an emergency back-up child care pass to use at Kids and Company.
Meet with a Family Care Advisor
Our Family Care Advisor can help with questions on diverse topics such as balancing your studies and family obligations, childcare, schools and other family issues. Use our scheduling system to book a virtual appointment.
