Financial Support
KCCTO offers scholarships to help early childhood providers continue to grow their career and expertise.
*New Requirement Prior to Application*
- A completed Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) is required to be uploaded within the application in order to be considered for a scholarship.
- Must have a complete profile in Cape. Not sure how? Watch these video tutorials.
Please view the drop-down menus below for each of our scholarship details, how to apply and the policies and procedures.
Scholarship Types
First Aid CPR Scholarship
Kansas ECE Educators currently working in a licensed child care facility are eligible to apply for the First Aid CPR Scholarship.
Scholarship Details:
Training must be:
Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Scholarship Applicant must:
Work in a licensed facility
Have a Cape Profile
Completed an Individual Professional Development Plan that is current within 12 months
KCCTO will:
Pay the certification fee.
Issue an advance payment when the application is submitted a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the training date and the training organization provides an invoice.
Provide reimbursement after receiving verification of payment and proof of certification completion.
View Policies & Procedures Document HERE.
Higher Education Scholarship
Kansas providers currently working in a licensed child care facility may be eligible to apply for the Higher Education Scholarship in a Kansas accredited school. Read the policies and procedures below for details.
Type of Professional Development
Courses must be:
- From an accredited institute of higher education in Kansas
- An early childhood education course
- No more than 6 credit hours per semester
Applicant must:
- Must have a completed Cape profile
- Complete an IPDP and submit it with the application
- Be currently employed at a licensed child care facility in Kansas OR employed in a qualifying licensed exempt facility, e.g., USD
- Use any other available financial aid (including the KS Promise Scholarship) prior to applying for this scholarship
- Complete FASFA
- Complete course enrollment
- Complete course with a “C” grade or higher
- Provide verification of course completion to KCCTO
KCCTO will:
- Pay 100% of the cost of tuition and fees of up to 6 credit hours per semester, pending verification of use of any other available financial aid.
View Policies & Procedures Document HERE.
Applications must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the training event or registration closing if requesting a pay-in-advance scholarship. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Please allow 10 business days for processing.
*Group Registrations: Facilities with 6 or more individuals applying for the same scholarship type must contact KCCTO for further instruction.
In-Service Training Scholarship
Any Kansas provider currently working in a licensed child care facility is eligible to apply for the In-Service Training Progression of Professional Development Scholarship. This scholarship can be used for early childhood online or in-person training for personal or professional growth opportunities, annual licensure requirements, or CDA professional education requirements.
Type of Professional Development
In-Service training types:
Please note that in-service training scholarships are not applicable to KCCTO training. However, some exceptions may apply, which will be indicated in the course description. Please be aware that you will still be able to enroll in KCCTO courses at an affordable price while receiving the same high-quality training you have come to expect.
- Online Training
- In-Person Training
Training must be:
- Statewide Approved (KDHE approved), OR
- Offered by an agency with authority to offer CEUs and content approved for CEUs
Scholarship Applicant must:
- Be currently employed at a licensed child care facility in Kansas (Note: Head Start staff are not eligible for this scholarship)
- Complete training registration and provide verification to KCCTO
- Provide verification of training completion to KCCTO
KCCTO will:
- Pay online or in-person registration costs of courses up to a maximum per person $200 per year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
- Pay registration costs for up to 120 clock hours of training (maximum of $400) for CDA training programs
View Policies & Procedures Document HERE.
Applications must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the training event or registration closing if requesting a pay-in-advance scholarship. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Please allow 10 business days for processing.
*Group Registrations: Facilities with 6 or more individuals applying for the same scholarship type must contact KCCTO for further instruction.
State Conference Training Professional Development Scholarship
This scholarship can be used for early childhood online or face-to-face statewide conferences for personal or professional growth opportunities, annual licensure requirements, or CDA professional education requirements.
Statewide Conference:
Training must be:
- Statewide Approved (KDHE approved), OR
- Offered by an agency with Authority to offer CEUs and content approved for CEUs
Applicant Must:
- Currently be employed at a licensed child care facility in Kansas (Note: Head Start staff are not eligible for this scholarship)
- Complete training registration and provide verification to KCCTO
- Provide verification of training completion to KCCTO
- Verify that the conference meets the KDHE or CEU requirement
KCCTO Will:
- Pay State conference attendance costs of up to maximum per person $600 (including registration, membership if applicable, CEU fees, travel, and lodging) per year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
- Maximum per facility $3,000 per year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
- SEE Page 4 for travel and lodging reimbursement details.
- SCHOLARSHIP DOES NOT COVER FOOD EXPENSES.
View Policies & Procedures HERE.
Applications must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the training event or registration closing if requesting a pay-in-advance* scholarship. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Please allow 10 business days for processing.
*Note: Pay-in-Advance scholarships only apply to registration fees when arrangements can be made. Travel and lodging expenses may be submitted for reimbursement after attending the conference. DOES NOT COVER FOOD EXPENSES.
*Group Registrations: Facilities with 6 or more individuals applying for the same scholarship type must contact KCCTO for further instruction.
Aim4Excellence Directors Credential
AIM4Excellence Director Credential Scholarships are eligible to Kansas directors working in a licensed child care facility and meeting the requirements of the scholarship program.
Applicant must:
- Be the Director of a licensed facility in Kansas
- Complete all 9, self-paced interactive online Aim4Excellence learning modules (one module per month)
- Participate in monthly check-in calls with KCCTO Professional Development Support Specialist (PDSS)
- Participate in Cohort Zoom meetings with other professionals working towards the same goal
KCCTO will:
- Pay $1,750 registration fee-McCormick Aim4Excellence Learning Modules
- PDSS will provide direct support
For more information prior to applying contact:
Tara Glanton at kccto@ksu.edu or call 785-532-7197
View Policies & Procedures Document HERE.
Applications must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the training event or registration closing if requesting a pay-in-advance scholarship. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Please allow 10 business days for processing.
For more information prior to applying contact:
Tara Glanton at kccto@ksu.edu or call 785-532-7197
National Conference Training Professional Development Scholarship
This scholarship can be used for early childhood national conferences for personal or professional growth opportunities.
Training must be:
- Offered by an agency with Authority to offer CEUs and content approved for CEUs
Applicant Must:
- Currently be employed at a licensed child care facility in Kansas (Note: Head Start staff are not eligible for this scholarship)
- Complete training registration and provide verification to KCCTO
- Provide verification of training completion to KCCTO
KCCTO Will:
- Pay national conference attendance costs of up to maximum per person $1,000 (including registration, membership if applicable, CEU fees, travel, and lodging) per year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
- Maximum per facility $2,000 per year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
- SEE Page 4 for travel and lodging reimbursement details.
- SCHOLARSHIP DOES NOT COVER FOOD EXPENSES.
View Policies & Procedures HERE.
Applications must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the training event or registration closing if requesting a pay-in-advance* scholarship. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Please allow 10 business days for processing.
*Note: Pay-in-Advance scholarships only apply to registration fees when arrangements can be made. Travel and lodging expenses may be submitted for reimbursement after attending the conference. DOES NOT COVER FOOD EXPENSES.
*Group Registrations: Facilities with 6 or more individuals applying for the same scholarship type must contact KCCTO for further instruction.
Questions?
Submit your question with our online Connect With Us form about scholarships.
Looking for Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential information?
Visit KCCTO’s CDA Resource Center for CDA scholarship details and applications.
