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Opportunities to Earn Early Childhood Education Credentials and Degrees

Are you interested in going to college and earning a credential or degree in early childhood? Many supports are available, and higher education navigators can help you access them.
If you are currently working – or previously worked - in child care, preschool, Head Start or family child care in Illinois, opportunities are available to go to school with the supports you need to help you be successful.

Financial assistance is available for eligible teachers, assistants, directors and others to cover all tuitionand fees and for other potential expenses, such as books, transportation, and child care at many ofIllinois’ colleges and universities.

Illinois higher education institutions are redesigning to make it easier for you, the early childhoodworkforce, to enroll in programs created for you, through classes that are available when and in theformat that works best for you. They are also hiring mentors to help you enroll in programs and besuccessful.

If you would like to be connected to a Higher Education Navigator who can walk you through theavailable opportunities, please complete the following survey.
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Do you currently work in either a home or center-based early care and education (ECE) program? (e.g., childcare, preschool, family child care, Head Start, etc.)

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If yes, please provide the program type (check one):

Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed Family Child CareLicense Exempt Child Care CenterLicense Exempt Family Child CareOther type of ECE program
Other type of ECE Program
Have you previously worked in an ECE Program?

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If yes, please provide the program type (check one):

Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed Family Child CareLicense Exempt Child Care CenterLicense Exempt Family Child CareOther type of ECE program
Other type of ECE Program?
Are you currently enrolled in or admitted to a college or university?

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If yes, what institution are you currently attending?
What degree are you working towards?
What is the highest level of education, license, and/or certificate you have completed? (check one)

HS Diploma or GEDAssociates DegreeBachelors DegreeMasters DegreeProfessional Educator LicenseOther
Other degree completed
Do you currently hold a Gateways Credential?

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If yes, which one(s)?
Are you working towards a Gateways Credential?

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If yes, which one?
Would you be interested in receiving a scholarship and financial supports for your enrollment in an early childhood education program?

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If yes, please provide the semester (i.e., Summer 2022) for which you would like to apply for an award:
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Opportunities to Earn Early Childhood Education Credentials and Degrees