Fayetteville Technical Community College is excited to welcome new students to apply for the Parents for Higher Education Child Care Assistance Program.
The PFHE helps full-time FTCC students with childcare costs if they are enrolled in an approved program. The program is designed to support student-parents and help them succeed in school while balancing the challenges of family life. It’s a great opportunity for a brighter future. With PFHE, students can enjoy a fun and balanced college experience.
Program Benefits:
• Meet and connect with other parents in the PFHE Club
• Build leadership skills by becoming an officer in the PFHE Club
• Learn helpful parenting and money management tips
• Find ways to reduce stress
• Participate in school activities, like the annual Spring Fling
• Get personalized tutoring sessions to help you succeed
Here’s what some FTCC students have to say about the program:
A Dental Assisting student: “PFHE has helped my family a lot, especially during this semester. Currently, my husband and I are in school, so having daycare for my son is relieving because we have a secure place he will be taken care of throughout the day while we’re in school. I hope people hear more about this program so they can get their education while having children.”
An Associate in Arts student: “The support from the Parents for Higher Education grant in covering my childcare expenses has been invaluable. This aid has enabled me to concentrate on my studies without the stress of securing affordable and reliable care for my child. Their kindness has not only alleviated my financial strain but also provided reassurance that my child is well taken care of while I continue my education. I am profoundly thankful for their assistance, which has greatly impacted my academic path.”
A Respiratory Therapy student: “The Parents for Higher Education Grant has allowed me to pursue my degree. As a first-generation college student, I felt lost on how to navigate the workload of my program, the cost of childcare, and make time to teach my children. Now that I have the PFHE grant, I am able to study and do homework while my children attend daycare and when I pick them up, I can spend all my attention on taking care of them and my household. This grant is so much more than providing childcare: it gives time, it gives relief, it provides opportunities that otherwise would not be available for parents. It felt like a life raft for me.”
PFHE is a comprehensive support system that can make a significant difference in the lives of FTCC student-parents and their families. We invite you to explore this invaluable opportunity and discover how PFHE can help pave the way for a brighter future.
Space is limited, and the fall 2025 application deadline is June 13, 2025.
Contact Dixie Canon, Family Support Services Associate at the Tony Rand Student Center Office 109 via email at canond@faytechcc.edu or by phone at 910-678-8486. For more information, visit https://www.faytechcc.edu/ccg