*Eligible institutions are HOPE-eligible, SACS-accredited institutions or any of Georgia’s technical colleges. Approved programs of study include: technical college certificate and diploma programs, and two and four-year degree programs in early childhood education, child development or child care administration. Two year degrees in teacher education or four-year degrees in liberal or general studies with a concentration on education are not eligible.
How Do I Apply?
You may download an application using the link at the top of this page or call our office at 1.800.277.3410 or 770.642.6722 to request an application.
Applications should be mailed to:
SCHOLARSHIPS and INCENTIVES Programs
C/o Care Solutions, Inc.
500 Sugar Mill Road, Suite 170A
Atlanta, GA 30350
When do I apply?
Applications for SCHOLARSHIPS are accepted throughout the year, but we ask that you apply no earlier than 60 days prior to the term you plan to attend.
How much will I receive?
All SCHOLARSHIPS applicants must apply for traditional financial aid, that is, HOPE and PELL funds. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements each term they are enrolled receive SCHOLARSHIPS funds as follows:
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Students enrolled in public colleges or universities receive 80% of tuition and fees not covered by HOPE or PELL
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Students enrolled in private institutions receive funds up to a maximum of $1000 per semester, or $750 per quarter, toward the cost of tuition and fees not covered by HOPE or PELL
All students receive a support stipend of $75 per quarter or $100 per semester.
What about scholarships for CDA courses and assessment fees?
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CDA preparation courses offered through continuing education departments at eligible institutions are awarded based on funding availability
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SCHOLARSHIPS for the CDA assessment fee can be applied for at any time by students who have completed a preparation course and earned their 120 contact hours from a HOPE-eligible, SACS-accredited institution with an early childhood education program of study. 85% of the assessment fee (276.25) is initially awarded and paid directly to the Council for Professional Recognition. The balance of $48.75 is paid by the applicant to the Council. SCHOLARSHIPS will refund this portion of the fee if the applicant presents a valid credential from the Council and continues to meet all the program eligibility requirements.
Who benefits from this program?
In fiscal year 2006:
- 730 professionals received $615,748 while attending 77 public and private institutions
Recipients worked in 82 of Georgia's 159 counties
89 percent of recipients worked in a licensed child care center or group child care home; 11 percent were family child care providers
For more information call 1.800.227.3410 or 770.642.6722
This program is funded by Bright from the Start, in part, through the Federal Child Care and Development Fund | 
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