Does OCSE charge an application fee for its services?
If you are currently receiving Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA) or IV-E Foster Care, or if you and your child are on Medicaid, your case is automatically referred to OCSE if there is a noncustodial parent. If only your child is on Medicaid or ARKids First, then you can choose to have child support services provided by OCSE. There are no fees charged for these type cases. If you are not currently receiving public assistance as mentioned above, then there is a non-refundable fee of $25 to process your application and open your case. A separate application plus $25 is required for each noncustodial parent.
