A federal grant will cover child care tuition and fees for eligible student parents attending South Texas College.

STC’s Child Development Center was recently presented with a $1.4 million check to help improve academic retention and degree completion for student parents, according to a news release.

The grant will provide childcare services and academic support services for 45 Pell-eligible participants. 

At STC, more than 75% of student parents have said they would not be able to attend college without the aid, according to a news release.  

The grant is slated to be distributed over four years.