Child Development Grant
Child development
(grant program overview)
What is the Child Development Grant Program?
The Child Development Grant Program (Program) is administered by the California Student Aid Commission (Commission). The Program is designed for students who are attending a California community college or four-year institution, and pursuing a Child Development Permit (Permit) to teach or supervise in licensed children’s centers.
Permits are issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) in one of the following levels:
- Teacher
- Site Supervisor
- Master Teacher
- Program Director
Selected recipients attending a California community college are eligible to receive up to $1,000 each academic year; recipients attending a four-year institution are eligible to receive up to $2,000 each academic year. Once selected, you must maintain half-time enrollment, satisfactory academic progress, financial need, and intend to pursue an approved course of study leading to a Permit. Prior to receiving an award payment, you must sign a Service Commitment Agreement to provide one full year of service in a licensed children’s center for every year you receive a grant.
The grant may be renewed for a maximum of one additional year. Contact the Commission for additional information.
Further information?
You may access the Commission’s Web site for further information on this and other financial aid programs: www.csac.ca.gov
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