This application is for VPK instructional and Child Care personnel who are applying for the Emergent or Elementary Literacy Micro-Credential Stipend. At the end of the application, you must upload your most recent pay slip as verification of your current employment at a Child Care Facility and/or SR/VPK provider. The current stipends are only available for courses officially ending before June 16, 2024.
By completing the application, you agree to the terms of payment and eligibility upon completion of all requirements, aiding in verifying your eligibility, and that your employer must be eligible at the time of completion.
All data entered is required for processing your stipend eligibility, payment, and is subject to UF Data Policy: Data Security - Information Security - University of Florida (ufl.edu).
Please fill-in each field in the form. Ensure correct information is included in your submission for faster processing.
Deposit Directly to your Bank Account (Zelle): This is the fastest and recommended method for you to receive your stipend. This payment will be sent 1-2 weeks upon successful mastery of the literacy micro-credential, completing a stipend application, and a final eligibility approval. You must have access to a smartphone or to online banking through your financial institution to use this option. Provide an email address or mobile number that's already connected to your bank profile; or you can connect your bank account later with the mobile number or email address you provide. You will not be asked to share your banking information with the University of Florida. Please ensure there are no mistakes or typos in your Zelle phone or email.
Receive a Pre-Paid Debit Card by Mail: This is a significantly slower payment method than Zelle. If you select this option, an unloaded debit card will be mailed to you 2-4 weeks after successful mastery of the literacy micro-credential, completing this stipend application, and a final eligibility approval. Then upon receipt of the unloaded debit card, you must contact stipends@coe.ufl.edu and request to have your stipend funds loaded to your card. Only then will UF add the stipend funds to the card for you to use anywhere that accepts a Visa Credit or Debit card. If you choose this option, please ensure you have provided a Physical (Street) Address for mailing, on the previous page, as cards cannot be mailed to a PO Box.
You must upload your most recent pay slip as verification of your current employment at a Child Care Facility or SR/VPK provider. Contact your supervisor or school director if you need help downloading your paystub. The pay slip you upload should include your name and workplace name and address as verification.When naming your document file for upload, please use only one period and avoid any special characters. For example, 'lastname.pdf' is the preferred format.
Not adhering to the preferred format may delay or prevent your application processing.
Please ensure only one document is uploaded.