Frequently Asked Questions

Please visit our website - https://www.aspen.gov/316/Financial-Aid - where you will find our secure application platform.  Please email kf_financial_aid@aspen.gov if you have any questions.

Families are expected to pay between 10% and 20% of their gross income for childcare. Monthly financial aid a family receives from Kids First is based on a number of factors:

o    The monthly/yearly gross income of the family

o    Family size

o    How many children you have in childcare 

o    How many days a week the child will attend

o    The daily rate of your program/child’s classroom

We encourage you to try out the pre-calculator, on this page, to see if you qualify before filling out the complete application. 

• A copy of your previous year’s federal taxes, W-2s and/or 1099's
• A copy of all current paystubs
• The employment verification form found in the application packet
• Completed assets and liabilities form found in the application packet
• Completed application

Please see the guidelines for details, or call our office at 970-920-5363

Financial aid dollars are given directly to the programs on a quarterly basis, and show up on your tuition statement as a credit.

All families must reapply annually at the May 1 deadline.

You may use any licensed childcare provider in Pitkin County. Childcare programs who wish to offer Kids First financial aid must also offer Colorado Childcare Assistance to families.