Scholarships

KCCTO offers scholarships for:

1. in-service training (clock hour or continuing education unit): 
   • online or in-person training
   • state conferences
   • CDA training
2. higher education (credit hour): 
   • early childhood courses for degrees at 2-year institutions
   • courses for early childhood certificates
   • courses for the state director’s credential
   • early childhood courses for continuing education or personal/professional growth
   • courses that meet CDA education requirements
3. Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential application fee: 
   • the Council for Professional Recognition’s online CDA application fee – first time Candidates ($425)
   • the Council for Professional Recognition’s online CDA application fee – renewal Candidates ($125)

Who can apply?

You can apply for a KCCTO scholarship if you:

• currently work in a licensed Kansas child care program

What are the criteria for eligible training or courses?

SCHOLARSHIP TYPE	TRAINING/COURSE MUST BE:	KCCTO WILL:
In-Service Training – Online Training – In-Person Training – CDA Training Program – Statewide Conference	– KDHE approved, OR – CEU approved	– Pay online or in-person registration costs of courses up to $200 – Pay CEU fees – Pay registration costs for up to 120 clock hours of training (maximum of $400) for CDA training programs – Pay state conference attendance costs of up to $200 (including registration, travel, and lodging)
Higher Education – Continuing Education – Kansas Director’s Credential – CDA Preparatory Courses – Early Childhood Certificate – Associates Degree (A.A., A.S., A.A.S.) – Bachelors Degree (B.A, B.S.)	– From an accredited institute of higher education in Kansas – An early childhood education course OR Kansas Director’s Credential course – No more than 6 credit hours per semester	– Pay 100% of the cost of tuition of up to 6 credit hours per semester, pending verification of use of any other available financial aid
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Application Fee – First time Candidates	‏‏‎ ‎	‏‏‎‎- Pay the $425 online application fee to the Council for Professional Recognition on behalf of the CDA Candidate‏‏‎ ‎
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Application Fee – Renewal Candidates		‏‏‎‎-Pay the $125 online application fee to the Council for Professional Recognition on behalf of the CDA Candidate‏‏‎ ‎

Policies and Procedures

• In-Service Training: (Clock Hour or CEU)
• Higher Education: (Credit Hour)

How do I apply?

• Complete the online scholarship application form.

Questions?

Connect With Us to speak with a KCCTO staff member about our scholarships!