CCEI is not a scholarship agency and does not issue any scholarships. CCEI coursework is approved for several scholarship programs, as listed below.

New York EIP Scholarship

CCEI offers non-credit bearing distance learning courses that have been approved using OCFS criteria to ensure they meet the New York State training requirements.

Scholarship funding to participate in this training may be available through the Educational Incentive Program (EIP).  For more information or to apply for a scholarship, visit www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu. You may also contact EIP at eip@pdp.albany.edu or 1.800.295.9616.

Florida T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship

CCEI’s FCCPC staff credential, Renewal for staff credential, Renewal for National CDA, and Renewal for Director Credential are all recognized by the Florida DCF. Florida students enrolling in these programs may be eligible for T.E.A.C.H. scholarships to complete these programs. For information, click the link below.

Florida T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Information

Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Gateway, Inc.

Florida students living in the following counties; Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Suwanee, and Union, enrolling in certain CCEI certificate programs, may be eligible for scholarship funds through the Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Gateway, Inc.

Eligible online programs include: College Credit Eligible Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate, Instructor Supported CDA Certificate, Self Study CDA Certificate, Florida Child Care Professional Credential Certificate (FCCPC), Florida Director’s Credential Renewal, CDA Renewal, Child Care Orientation Certificate, Infant-Toddler Orientation Certificate, Child Development Certificate.

For more information or to apply for this scholarship, please contact Carrie L. Skinner at 386.752.9770 ext. 126.

Early Learning Coalition of Florida Heartlands

Florida students living in the following counties: Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee and Highlands, enrolling in certain CCEI certificate programs, may be eligible for training reimbursement through the Early Learning Coalition of Florida Heartlands.

For more information on programs eligible for this reimbursement program, please contact Lisa Tuscano at 941-255-1650.

Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County

Florida students living in the county of Brevard enrolling in certain CCEI certificate programs may be eligible for training reimbursement through the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County.

For more information on programs eligible for this reimbursement program, please contact Gwen Herlein-Haber at 321-637-1800. For application information, click here.

Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County

Florida students living in the county of Osceola enrolling in certain CCEI certificate programs may be eligible for training reimbursement through the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County.

For more information on programs eligible for this reimbursement program, please contact Shelli Hoernlein at 407-933-5353. For application information, click here.

Early Learning Coalition of Marion County

Florida students living in the county of Marion enrolling in certain CCEI certificate programs may be eligible for training reimbursement through the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County.

For more information on programs eligible for this reimbursement program, please contact Ruby Phillips at 352-369-2315 ext 38 or rphillips@elc-marion.org. 

Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida

Florida students living in the following counties: Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee, enrolling in certain CCEI certificate programs, may be eligible for scholarship funds through the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida.

For more information on programs eligible for this scholarship, please contact Gayla Thompson at gayla.thompson@elcofswfl.org. To apply for scholarship, click here.

Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Scholarship

Florida students living in the Broward County district and enrolling in the Florida Child Care Professional Credential Certificate (FCCPC) program may be eligible for scholarship funds through the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County. For more information on this scholarship program, click the link below.

Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Scholarship Information

Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC) Scholarship

Florida students living in the Orange County district and enrolling in certain CCEI certificate programs may be eligible for scholarship funds through the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County (ELCOC). Eligible online programs include: Florida Child Care Professional Credential Certificate (FCCPC) and Online Self Study CDA.

For more information, or to apply for this scholarship, please contact an ELCOC Professional Development and Assessment Administrator at 407.841.6607 ext 135 or ext 118. 

Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County

Florida students living in the county of Escambia enrolling in certain CCEI certificate programs may be eligible for training reimbursement through the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County.

For more information on programs eligible for this reimbursement program, please email Christy McNair at cmcnair@elcescambia.org. For application information, click here.

Connecticut Charts-A-Course Scholarship

CCEI’s College Credit Eligible CDA Certificate program is recognized by Connecticut Charts-A-Course. Connecticut students enrolling in this program may be eligible for scholarship funds to complete their program. For information on this scholarship program, click the link below.

Connecticut Charts-A-Course Scholarship Information

The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MYCAA) Program

Military spouses of active duty service members enrolling in CCEI certificate programs may be eligible for financial aid assistance through the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MYCAA). The MYCAA program will cover the tuition cost (only) for all CCEI certificate programs of study. 

For more information or to apply for this program, please contact a MyCAA Career and Education Consultant at 1.800.342.9647.

IdahoSTARS Scholarship Program

Students in the State of Idaho who are registered in the Professional Development Training Registry and enrolling in certain CCEI certificate programs may be eligible for scholarship funds through IdahoSTARS CDA training scholarship.

For more information or to apply for this scholarship, click the link below.

IdahoSTARS Training Scholarship

Maryland Child Care Credential Program

CCEI’s Professional Development Subscription program is accepted by the Maryland Office of Child Care, Credentialing Branch. Maryland students enrolling in this program may be eligible for a training voucher/reimbursement to complete this program. For more information on this scholarship program, please click the link below.

Maryland Child Care Credential Program

Wyoming Quality Counts! Scholarship Program

Students in the State of Wyoming enrolling in CCEI Instructor Supported CDA Certificate program may be eligible for scholarship funds through WY Quality Counts! Program.

For more information or to apply for this scholarship, click the link below.

WY Quality Counts! Scholarship Program