Child Development Grant - Early Childhood Studies

If you are pursuing a career to teach or supervise in a childcare center, you may be eligible for a

$1,000.00 Grant
from the California Student Aid Commission

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Child Development Permit
  • Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen
  • Be a California resident
  • Submit a completed 2005-06 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Federal Processor. (Students can fill out and submit a FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.)

If you are selected to receive the grant you must:

  • Maintain at least ½ time enrollment leading to a Child Development Permit
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress
  • Commit to one year of full-time employment in a licensed Children's Center for year of benefits.

How Do You Apply?