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Preschool Scholarships are scholarships to assist area families with preschool costs. Families are required to meet specific guidelines and criteria in order to qualify for assistance. Preschool scholarships will pay up to $135 per month for monthly preschool tuition.
Preschool scholarship families are responsible for any monthly preschool cost exceeding the $135 per month.

Preschool scholarships are available to families with children ages 3-5. Scholarships will provide financial assistance to families that qualify through an application process.

Please note that you must fit in this criteria to be eligible for Preschool assistance:

Be a resident of Cerro Gordo, Hancock or Worth Counties

Have income level below 200% of poverty (see chart below)

use a licensed or registered preschool

Income Guidelines for 2008-2009

Family Size	Maximum Gross Annual Income
2	$28,000
3	$35,200
4	$42,400
5	$49,600
6	$56,800
7	$64,000
8	$71,200

*2008 HHS Poverty Guidelines

How much assistance may I apply for?

Financial assistance is available up to $135 per month for children attending preschool.
Scholarship amounts will vary based on the cost of the preschool your child is attending. The scholarship will reimburse the preschool for the monthly costs, up to the $135 allowed each month. If monthly costs exceed $135, you will be responsible for the additional monthly expense. Scholarships will be awarded to assist with preschool costs during the 2008-2009 school year.

How does the program work?

A bill must be submitted each month for the preschool that your child attends. We will pay the monthly costs (up to $135) to the preschool. You are responsible for any remaining amount.

How do I apply?

Fill out the application below and send it with your pay stubs or tax form to:

Cerro Gordo, Hancock, and Worth Counties Empowerment Area
22 North Georgia, Suite 300
Mason City, IA 50401

Or stop in the office and pick up an application.

If you have any questions please call: (641) 422-2707 or (888) 264-2581.

If you would like a printable Brochure and Application Please click on the Links below.

2008-2009 Pre-Application Form:

08-09 Preschool Pre-Application MS Word Document

In Late June Early July a full application will be sent out to applicants that filled in the pre-application. We will not send any other confirmation of the pre-application until the full application is sent out.