Marine Corps

Get Help Finding and Paying for Child Care  

Thank you for your interest in our Marine Corps fee assistance programs. These pages contain detailed information about available programs and how to apply for fee assistance.  

In June 2011, the Marine Corps issued a MARADMIN to provide clarifying guidance regarding their off base subsidy child care program. The purpose of this MARADMIN was to explain the eligibility requirements and fee assistance amounts available to qualifying families. To view the MARADMIN, please click here. To view the procedural update to the MARADMIN, please click here.
 

Marines assigned to a unit at MCAS Miramar and MCRD San Diego Western Recruiting Region may qualify for fee assistance. Please apply now to find out if you are eligible as space is limited. 

Additional Eligibility Requirements

For general program eligibility, please view our program description page. Additional eligibility requirements may vary by program. Below is a list of common eligibility requirements for Marine Families:

• Fee assistance programs are provided for children ages birth through 12 years.
• The Service Member’s spouse must be working or enrolled in school for the MCCYN program (also applies to unmarried parents living in the same household). Temporary assistance is available for spouses who are seeking employment.
• All programs require families to use a provider with a state child care license who has been inspected within the last 12 months. For the MCCYN program, providers must meet additional high quality standards.
• Please note that the Marine Corps will not back-pay families. If your file is approved, it will be approved from the month that your application is completed (including all your supporting documents) and meets all eligibility requirements.