Tuition Support
Tuition Help For What Matters Most
Your child’s early education is one of your biggest priorities, and you want to be sure they are getting the very best start. There are several options available to help you offset the cost of care, and we’ve made it easy to learn about these programs.
See What Option Works for You
Child Care Tax Credits
A child tax credit is intended for people who are financially supporting—you guessed it—a child. For 2025, the credit is worth up to $2,200 ($1,700 refundable) per child.
To qualify, a child must be under age 17 at the end of the year; have a Social Security number; be your child, stepchild, foster child, sibling, or descendant; live with you for more than half of the year; be claimed as your dependent; and pay for no more than half of their own expenses. You’ll also have to satisfy income requirements.
Child and Dependent Care Credit (CDCC)
Separate from the child tax credit, this credit is available for taxpayers who paid care expenses for another person (a dependent) while they worked or looked for work. To qualify for this credit, your dependent must be under age 13, or someone (typically a spouse or parent) who lives with you at least half the year and is unable to care for themselves.
The child and dependent care credit covers 20% to 35% of your work-related expenses, depending on your income, up to a maximum of $3000 for one person ($6000 for two or more people).
Earned Income Tax Credit
The earned income tax credit, or EITC, is intended for workers with low to moderate incomes. To qualify, you must have a Social Security number, be a citizen or resident alien, have a certain amount of earned income, not have foreign income, and have less than $11,000 in investment income.
How much your EITC is depends on how many eligible children you have (the more kids/relatives you claim, the higher your income and credit can be). For 2023, the maximum EITC without kids was $600. With one child, $3995; with two, $6604. For three or more children, $7430.
Keep in mind that if you claim the EITC or additional child tax credit (mentioned above), the IRS is legally obligated to hold onto your tax refund until mid-February.
Child Care Subsidy Programs
If your family needs help with tuition, there are state and local agencies to provide tuition subsidies. This map is a great starting point for finding the financial assistance resources available.
We’re proud to accept subsidies from the Virginia Department of Social Services.
Child Care As An Employment Benefit
More and more employers add childcare benefits to their employee compensation packages because it’s hard to do your job without reliable childcare!
Talk with your employer or your HR department about whether they offer childcare benefits and how to use them.
Employee Discounts
Our staff and employees at Dogwood Village of Orange County enjoy savings on childcare for their own children.
Sibling Discount
We offer discounts when you enroll more than one child.
Scholarships
We’re proud to offer scholarships to qualified families. Ask us about eligibility requirements.
