An Associate degree is usually earned at a community college / university and ranges from 60 credit hours to 72 credit hours depending upon the program designed by the particular institutions. Most community colleges/universities offer CDA training classes that meet the requirements of the Council for Professional Recognition as well as the Associates Degree. Therefore CDA training hours completed at a participating community college/ university would also meet the criteria for this scholarship.

Please note: In Michigan, a few four-year universities offer Associate degrees. They are listed as participating colleges/universities on this website.

Part-Time Associate Degree Scholarship Eligibility:

• Currently working 20-29 hours per week in a licensed child care center or group home as an employee. (Sorry, family providers and group home owners are not eligible for this scholarship.)

Note: Scholarships are for providers who are directly working with a particular group of children in a classroom setting or group home.

• Be working toward a degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• As a teacher / assistant / aide earn less than $14.25 per hour.
• As a director earn less than $15.00 per hour.
• Must have employment history with the program for a minimum of nine months.
• The center/group home owner must agree to sponsor the recipient.

Use the links to the right to find out the components of this scholarship or find more information on how to apply.