Scholarships and Financial Assistance

2008-09 Early Childhood Education Scholarship

Through the early learning coalitions of Seminole and Orange counties, scholarships are offered through Seminole State for teachers or those seeking teaching positions in the early childhood education field to assist them in attaining their CDA or A.S. degree in early childhood education.

Requirements

Applicants must:

• Attend Seminole State College.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have at least one year of experience working with young children in a structured setting.
• Be employed by an ELCS-funded center or family home. 
• Complete 40 hours (30 hours' family) of mandatory DCF training.
• Submit three letters of recommendation (two professional references and one personal).
• Submit a signed Candidate Scholarship Agreement.

Further Requirements

Selection Priorities

Priority will be given to applicants who:

• Received this scholarship during previous semesters.
• Hold at least a 2.5 GPA.

Scholarship Procedures

To be considered for the A.S. degree in early childhood education or CDA scholarship, all applicants must:

• Complete and submit an application, with all the required documentation, and agreement no later than one month prior to the beginning of the semester.*
• Complete and submit an Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (AA/AS Scholarship Grant Application).

* All required information must be submitted with the application to be considered for the scholarship.

Financial Assistance

Seminole State Resources:

• Career Programs and/or Early Childhood Education Department: On Occasion, our program offers scholarship funds for CDA Students. You may contact our office to find out the qualification requirements and to find out if funds are available.
• Financial Aid Office - Telephone Number: 407.708.2045
• New Directions - Telephone Number: 407.708.2607(For single parents and/or displaced homemakers)

Outside Resources:

• U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid;
  FAFSA Website: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
• Florida Children's Forum T.E.A.C.H.: 877-FL- TEACH
  Website: http://www.fcforum.org/
• FastWeb: http://www.fastweb.com
• Petersons Website: http://www.petersons.com

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