The New Jersey Professional Development Center for Early Care and Education provides the following financial assistance programs for practitioners who are continuing their education. NJ Early Childhood (Abbott) Scholarship is available to individuals employed by licensed child care centers which are contracted with public schools in Abbott Districts. Funds are available to individuals working toward a CDA or CCP credential, an early childhood education associate's or bachelor's degree, and the P-3 Early Childhood Teacher Certificate. Select College Application Select CDA/CCP Application The Child Development Associate (CDA) Assessment Fee Scholarship is for individuals working at Non-Abbott centers and covers the cost of the final step in obtaining a CDA credential. Individuals apply for this scholarship when they are ready to submit their Direct Assessment Application after their CDA training is complete. Funds are available October 1 - September 30 and subject to availability. The Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) Application Fee Scholarship is for individuals working at Non-Abbott centers and covers the cost of the CCP application packet. Funds are available October 1 - September 30 and are subject to availability. NJ Early Childhood Education and Training Reimbursement Program is for individuals working at Non-Abbott centers. This program will help pay for credit or non-credit classes completed within the past year working toward a CDA or CCP credential, an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, and the P-3 Early Childhood Teacher Certificate. Income eligible candidates may be reimbursed for a maximum of nine college credits at $167 per credit with a required minimum grade of "B" for early childhood or CDA coursework, or $300 for completed non-credit CDA coursework, per year. Funds are available October 1 - September 30 and are subject to availability. Mail your signed application ALONG WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION to the The New Jersey Professional Development Center for Early Care and Education, East Campus - Room 204, Kean University, Union, NJ 07083 To receive scholarship applications by mail, call 908-737-5920.