Financial Aid

We are committed to making sure that the JCC’s programs are available to all members of the community. To support this commitment, the JCC has scholarship assistance available to help offset the costs of ECC tuition.

How to Apply for Scholarship Assistance

Families seeking scholarship assistance should submit the following: 

• A letter requesting financial assistance
• Federal Tax Returns – Most recent signed returns with attached schedules
• Foreign Tax Returns – If applicable, the most recent signed copy
• Other Financial Assistance Documentation – Proof of childcare subsidies, camp scholarships etc.

All materials should be sent to [email protected]

Scholarship Assistance Eligibility & Discounts

The JCC uses the Federal Poverty Guidelines and Federal Poverty Level (FPL), updated each year, as the baseline for determining scholarship assistance, although we do consider extenuating circumstances when needed.

The goal of the scholarship assistance program is to provide aid to all applicants with demonstrated need. Therefore, these percentages will be adjusted, as needed, so the total value of scholarships fits within the funds available for scholarships. If the total is x% higher than the available funds, scholarships will be reduced by the same x% across the board.

Additional Discounts & Policies

Please note that scholarship assistance cannot be combined with additional discounts.

• Sibling Discount – The child with the highest tuition remains at full cost, while additional children will receive a 10% discount. This discount is automatically applied to the child with the lower tuition upon two or more siblings being enrolled in the center. 
• Jewish Professionals Discount – In order to support those working at Jewish institutions throughout the Ann Arbor Community, the JCC offers a discount of 25% on ECC tuition. A yearly letter from the Jewish Institution is required to obtain this benefit. The institutions that qualify for this discount are decided at the sole discretion of the executive director of the JCC. 

Are you an employee or graduate student at the University of Michigan?  You may be eligible for the university’s Child Care Subsidy program.