FEES AND PAYMENTS
Financial Assistance for
Childcare: The Northern Financial Assistance
office wants you to know that you may qualify
for additional financial assistance for
childcare. Contact the Financial Assistance
office about your eligibility or for additional
information.
South Dakota Child Care Services may also be
able to assist you with paying for childcare.
Low-income families may apply for financial help
with their childcare bills; assistance is based
on household size and gross monthly income.
Contact Child Care Services at 1-800-227-3020
for more information.
Rates: Toddler and preschool activities
are included in all rates.
NSU student families: $3.25 per hour for part time students and $105 per week for full time students
NSU staff & faculty families: $3.75 per hour for part time staff/faculty and $110 per week for full time staff/faculty
All other families: $4.25 per hour part time and $115/week full time
Snacks and Lunch Included in
Rates
Other Charges: New families are charged a
non-refundable $20 registration fee. A deposit
of one week’s full-time childcare costs per
family will be required when a child is
enrolled, which can be applied to your final
bill if the center is given two weeks written
notice that your child is leaving our program.
A non-refundable supply charge of $2.00 per child
per week for those attending 20-50 hours per
week and $1.50 per child per week for those
attending 1-19 hours per week will be billed to
cover the cost of art and craft supplies, new
toys, bibs, tissues, etc. This allows us to
provide necessary equipment without raising
rates more frequently.
Payment: Advance payment is required for
all children. Parents can pay one of two ways:
Payment for the entire semester, including your initial deposit, can be taken from your financial aid at the beginning of each semester. Your childcare contract will outline your expenses for the semester based on your class/work schedule, and will authorize the Finance Office to add that amount to your semester’s tuition and fees bill. If you go over your contracted hours, it is your responsibility to make additional payments to keep your account at a positive balance.
Advance payment can be paid on the first of each month; your childcare contract will outline your expenses for the month based on your class/work schedule.
Receipts: Receipts are
written for all payments, and will be placed in
your child’s file in their room. Please save
these receipts for tax purposes—a $5 fee is
charged if we must total your payments for the
year. Our tax I.D. number is 46-6000364.
Parent Financial Responsibilities: Your
account balance will be maintained at the
Center, and you will receive a notice of your
balance at the beginning of each month in your
child’s file. When an account is two weeks past
due, it will be reported to the Finance Office,
and you will not be allowed to register or
receive transcripts until it is paid in full.
When an account is one month past due, the child
will not be accepted at the Children’s Center
until the bill is paid in full. If the bill is
not paid, collection efforts will begin
according to the guidelines set forth by the
Board of Regents collections policy.
All childcare accounts must
be paid in full at the end of each semester--no
subsequent care will be provided until your
account has a zero balance or positive credit.
The NSU Finance Office will place a hold on your
records, you will forfeit your deposit, and you
will be denied any services of the University,
including registration, receiving transcripts,
or receiving financial aid. Child Care
Assistance payments still due will be estimated
and credited to your end-of-semester bill, but
parents are responsible for the balance. Please
plan ahead! The director can help you estimate
your expenses for the semester, and the Northern
Financial Assistance office is available if you
don’t feel you can meet your childcare
obligations without help.