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Tuition and Training

Professional Impact NJ provides ongoing financial assistance to family day care providers, Assistant Teachers, Group Teachers, Head Teachers and School-Age providers for courses leading to an associates or bachelors degree with an early childhood emphasis, early childhood teacher credential (P-3 endorsement), Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credential. Employers who have paid for courses on behalf of the applicant may be reimbursed.

Funds may be used to cover the cost of college tuition for those courses leading to a degree with an early childhood emphasis,

non-credit or credit bearing courses leading to a CDA or CCP
credential. College and credit bearing CDA or CCP courses may be reimbursed at a maximum rate of $3,000 annually. Non-credit CDA or CCP courses may be reimbursed at a maximum rate of $550 annually. CDA applicants can submit for partial reimbursement provided at least 60 hours of training has been completed.

Employees of Center Based Care Agencies (CBC) or DHS-contracted childcare centers working less than thirty (30) hours a week are eligible to apply. CBC or DHS-contracted employees working more than thirty (30) hours per week must access the NJ Early Childhood Scholarship Program by calling (973) 391-2633. Employees of public school districts are not eligible for financial assistance. They must access their own school district's tuition reimbursement program.


ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

1. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.

2. Applicants must be employed as a family childcare provider, Assistant Teacher, Group Teacher, Head Teacher or School-Age providers in the field of early care and education.

3. Applicants must be registered in the NJ Registry for Childhood Professionals. Applications may be obtained on this website or by calling (973) 391-2633.

4. Must submit ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.

5. All courses must have been completed within one-year prior to date of application to be eligible for reimbursement.

6. Adjusted gross individual income of applicant must be less than or equal to 350% of federal poverty guidelines. Please call for current guidelines. Two most recent, consecutive pay stubs OR a W-2 form must be submitted.

7. Applicants who have completed college courses must document a minimum grade of "B" in each course.

8. Applicants who have attended non-credit courses towards a CDA (provided applicant completed at least 60 hours of training) or CCP, must submit proof of completion.

Funds are available October 1 - September 30 and are subject to availability.

ALL COURSES MUST HAVE BEEN COMPLETED WITHIN ONE YEAR PRIOR TO DATE OF APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT.

Applications for the NJ Early Childhood Education & Training Reimbursement Program can be obtained by calling (973) 391-2633 x 105 or click Early Childhood Education & Training Reimbursement Application to print.

If you work in an DHS-contracted center, click here for Financial Aid Information.

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