{"680965":{"#nid":"680965","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Support for Graduate Student Families: Childcare Tuition Assistance Program and Perks ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESupport for Graduate Student Families: Childcare Tuition Assistance Program and Perks\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EGraduate students at Georgia Tech now have even more resources to support their academic journey and personal well-being thanks to a new child care tuition assistance opportunity. Launched by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/auxiliary_services\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAuxiliary Services\u003C\/a\u003E, a department within the cabinet area of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/students.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStudent Engagement and Well-being,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003Ethis program was created to help ease the financial burden of child care costs, which reflects the Institute\u2019s commitment to fostering a supportive environment for its students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrograms to Help Grad Students Balance Family and Studies\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EGraduate students can now apply for tuition assistance when enrolling their children at Georgia Tech\u2019s on-campus child care facility,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com\/GA\/Atlanta\/gtchildrenscampus\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Children\u0027s Campus @ Georgia Tech (TCC)\u003C\/a\u003E. TCC is managed by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.brighthorizons.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBright Horizons Family Solutions\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and is conveniently located in graduate student housing. All Georgia Tech students and employees receive a 10% tuition discount at TCC. Graduate students can apply for tuition assistance by visiting\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/grad-student-child-care\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ethis link\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EIn addition, graduate students who do not have their children enrolled at TCC can now take advantage of the newly expanded \u201cParents Night Out\u201d (PNO) program. This initiative, previously only available to enrolled families, allows graduate students to drop off their children for supervised care twice per semester on Friday evenings from 6 \u2013 9 p.m. at a low rate. One graduate student shared how transformative this has been, saying, \u201cPNO was the first time I had been able to go on an actual date with my wife in three years!\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpanding Awareness of Campus Discounts and Perks\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EBeyond tuition assistance, Georgia Tech offers a wealth of discounts and benefits designed to support graduate students. In partnership with Auxiliary Services,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGraduate Education\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;has compiled a list of several perks graduate students can take advantage of. On this list, students will find benefits that support various areas of their campus life and well-being. For example,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/crc.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECampus Recreation\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;offers membership discounts for spouses\/partners and plus ones making it easier for graduate students and their families to stay active and engaged. To access this\u0026nbsp;perk\u0026nbsp;and more, visit this\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/discounts-and-perks-grad-students\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Elink\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Commitment to Supporting Graduate Students\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EWith these resources, Georgia Tech is reinforcing its dedication to making campus life more accessible and affordable for its graduate student community.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is enhancing support for graduate students with a new child care tuition assistance program, easing financial burdens and expanding access to resources. Students can receive aid for The Children\u0027s Campus @ Georgia Tech (TCC) and benefit from the expanded \u0022Parents Night Out\u0022 program, offering affordable evening child care. Additionally, campus perks like recreation discounts further support student well-being, reinforcing Georgia Tech\u2019s commitment to making campus life more accessible and affordable.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Auxiliary Services launched child care tuition assistance program that benefits faculty, staff and grad students. 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