Financial Assistance

There are many different sources of financial support for training and coursework.

• $ for college coursework- see the side bar for detailed information
• $ for community based training
  • The 12 regional Resource Development Specialists offer free or low cost training and workshops for child care providers and others
  • Employers may pay for training and coursework, especially if it is required for your job
  • Conferences often have scholarships available if you apply
• Vermont Child Development Division (CDD) grants:
  • Professional Recognition Bonus: awarded when you reach a step on the early childhood Career ladder, and other credentials or certificates. The application is automatically forwarded to CDD for consideration. CDD requires applicants to meet the following criteria (see the applications)
    • Be a Vermonter or work in Vermont
    • Work in regulated child care at least for the past 6 months and plan to continue working there at least a year
    • The child care program you work in meets regulatory requirements (licensing compliance)
    • Education requirements completed within the past 2 years
    • You are not a public school employee paid a teacher salary
  • Application fees: apply to be paid or reimbursed for:
    • Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) application fee
    • Peer Review Assessment Fee (partial) for those applying to earn Vermont Department of Education educator licensure with early childhood endorsement, through peer review
    • Child Care Professional Credential application fee
  • Consultants working with regulated child care programs, may apply for funds to support their professional development
  • Collaborative training grants: organizations may apply for state-wide and regional grants to sponsor professional development activities