CHILD DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Special Announcement!
The California Student Aid Commission has just informed the college that they have remaining funds available for the 2010-2011 academic year. Award notifications are being sent out to students that qualified, so look out for your notification.
2011-2012 Child Development Grants are now closed for 2011-2012!
For Future Child Care Career
What You Need To Know About The Program
The Child Development Grant Program (Program) is a need-based grant designed to encourage students to enter the field of child care and development in a licensed children’s center. Students who plan to enroll at least half-time in coursework leading to a Child Development Permit as teacher, master teacher, site supervisor or program director, are eligible to apply through the institution they plan to attend. To receive funding, students must sign a Service Commitment Agreement stating they will provide one year of full-time service in a licensed children’s center for each year they receive the grant. For futher questions, please contact; Molly Villalobos @ mvillalo@elcamino.edu.
Child Development Grant Information and Eligibility requirements
The Program is for applicants who:
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Attend a California public or private, two-year or four-year post-secondary education institutions
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Intend to teach or to supervise in a licensed children's center in California
The Program provides benefits to selected applicants who:
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Enroll in an approved course work leading to a Child Development Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing in one of the following levels:
1. Teacher
2. Master Teacher
3. Site Supervisor
4. Program Director
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Maintain at least half-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress as defined by El Camino College
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Complete a 2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) @ http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
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Demonstrate financial need
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Commit to full-time employment in a licensed children's center in California for a period of one year for each year of benefits received
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Are nominated by the El Camino College Child Development Director, teacher or by the employing agency (the employment agency must hold an approved waiver of staffing qualification on behalf of the applicant)
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Meet Federal Selective Service filing requirements
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Are a California resident
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Are a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
Grant Information
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Selected grant recipients are eligible to receive up to $1,000 per academic year
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Selected recipients attending a four-year university are eligible to receive up to $2,000 per academic year.
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