KCCTO offers scholarships for:
- clock-hour training: online or in-person training; statewide conferences
- continuing education unit (CEU) training: online or in-person training; statewide conferences
- higher education: early childhood education associate’s degrees; early childhood certificates; director’s credentials
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential training: online or in-person training; community college CDA courses
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential application fee: the Council for Professional Recognition’s online CDA application fee
Who can apply?
You can apply for a KCCTO scholarship if you:
- have currently worked in the same licensed Kansas child care program for at least the last 6 months,
- are a Kansas resident, and
- are a DCF Child Care Assistance provider
However, you do not need to be a DCF Child Care Assistance provider to apply for a CDA Credential application fee scholarship.
What are the criteria for eligible training or courses?
| SCHOLARSHIP TYPE | TRAINING/COURSE MUST BE: | KCCTO WILL: |
|---|---|---|
| Clock Hour Training | -KDHE approved | Online Training: -Pay registration costs of courses up to 10 clock hours ($150 maximum) In-Person Training or Statewide Conference: -Support the cost of training registration |
| Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Training | -CEU approved | -Pay training registration costs and CEU fees |
| Higher Education | -From an accredited Kansas community college -An early childhood education course included in the program of study for an Early Childhood Education major, Director’s Credential, or Early Childhood Certificate | -Reimburse 80% of the cost of up to 3 credit hours per semester, pending receipt of verification of completion |
| Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Training | Online or In-Person Training: -KDHE approved -Applicable to the Candidate’s CDA setting Community College or Vo-Tech CDA Courses: -From an accredited Kansas community college or vo-tech -An early childhood education course included in the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential program of study -Applicable to the Candidate’s CDA setting | Online or In-Person Training: -Pay registration costs for up to 120 clock hours of training (maximum of $400) Community College or Vo-Tech CDA Courses: -Reimburse 80% of the cost of up to 9 credit hours (limited to 6 credit hours per semester), pending receipt of verification of completion of each course |
| Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Application Fee | -Pay the $425 application fee to the Council for Professional Recognition on behalf of the CDA Candidate |
How do I apply?
KCCTO uses an application system called Apply KCCTO to process scholarship applications for:
- Clock hour training
- Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Training
- Higher Education
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Training
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Application Fee
New to Apply KCCTO?
- Fill out this survey. KCCTO will provide you with the login information needed to begin your application!
- Apply KCCTO requires a unique email address. Please use an email address that you do not share with others. This email address will be used for any future applications or courses with KCCTO.
Already Have an Apply KCCTO Account?
- Login to Apply KCCTO here.
Forgot Your Apply KCCTO Login Information?
- Contact us at kccto.inc@gmail.com or 785-532-7197.
Questions?
Connect With Us to speak with a KCCTO staff member about our scholarships!