Scholarship Program

Employees of DC Child Care Centers & Family Child Care Homes

Purpose:

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) - in partnership with the DC Office of Early Childhood Development (OECD) - announces tuition scholarship support for the 2001-2002 academic year. The purpose of the scholarship program is to increase the number of individuals in early care and education who are working toward a degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or Social Work.

Eligibility:

Any employee currently working in a licensed child care center or family child care home in the District of Columbia is eligible to participate in the scholarship program.

Tuition and Fees*

Day Care Staff

Home Care Provider Staff

* Subject to change without advance notification. Out-of-state and graduate tuition rates are charged, where applicable.

How To Apply

Obtain an application for admission to UDC.

Office of Recruitment & Admission
4200 Connecticut Avenue NW
Building 39, Room A14
Telephone: (202) 274-6110

Indicate on the application your intent to major in one of the following:

• Child Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Social Work

Submit an application for financial aid.

Financial Aid Office
4200 Connecticut Avenue NW
Building 39, Room 101
Telephone: (202) 274-5060

Take the Basic Skills Assessment Test

Testing Office
4200 Connecticut Avenue NW
Building 38, Room A14
Telephone: (202) 274-6210

Obtain a scholarship application form

Department of Education
4200 Connecticut Avenue NW
Building 38, Room 109
Telephone: (202) 274-7404

Have your employer sign the form, and return it to the Department of Education at time of registration. Continue with registration procedures.