Financial Aid

COVID 19 Emergency Financial Aid

We can help you as you are seeking or returning to work, and maybe don’t yet meet the qualifications for our regular financial aid program. Kids First is offering 1/2 the cost of childcare tuition for 2 days a week while you are re-entering the workforce. There are details and restrictions, so check out the guidelines and application in the column on the right of this page. 

The City of Aspen and Kids First provide financial aid for childcare. The application for the May 1, 2020 annual deadline has been changed to August 1, 2020.Girl with Calculator

Parents are eligible to apply if you:

  • Have a child under 5
  • Have a child attending a participating licensed Pitkin County childcare program
  • Work or live in the Aspen Urban Growth Boundary
  • Qualify financially
  • Work during the hours your child receives care

NEW - use this link to apply for Kids First Childcare Financial Aid online! Check out the calculator on this page to see if you may qualify for childcare financial aid.

News from Aspen Family Connections

We want to keep our communications very practical. Please call us on (970) 205-7025 or email, afc@aspenk12.net, if you have any questions at all or need specific help for your family. We are always here for you and for every family!

Drive-through FOOD DISTRIBUTION (ASPEN) will be at the Aspen Schools Wednesday, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. If you can not attend the drive through call AFC and they will organize a delivery.

Drive-through FOOD DISTRIBUTION (BASALT) will be at Basalt Middle School, Thursday at 12:00pm.

Please do not come if you are sick. Have it delivered instead!

Childcare Financial Aid Calculator
Here are a few questions to help determine possible eligibility for financial aid:
How many members in your household, including yourself, your spouse or significant other, dependents (children under 18)?
What is your household's total gross income per year?
How many children under five in childcare?
What are the average # of days your child(ren) will be enrolled in childcare per week?
What is your daily cost of childcare per child?