Education

Open to all licensed Child Care employees in Maryland, CCCPDF is a tuition assistance program designed to support child care providers pursuing a degree in early childhood education.

This fund allows you to earn your degree for FREE through CCCPDF at Harford Community College in exchange for a service commitment of 10 hours per week while taking courses, and 24 months after graduation or 1 month per credit, whichever is less.

Eligibility
CCCPDF applicants must meet the following requirements to receive funds (COMAR 13A.14.09):

• Participate in the Maryland Child Care Credential Program at Level Two or higher
• Work in a licensed child care center or be a registered family child care provider in Maryland and work at least 10 hours per week
• Fulfill entrance requirements at the participating college of your choice
• Have at least one year of documented experience working with groups of children in an approved setting
• Maintain employment in child care in Maryland while participating in the Program
• Participate in professional development
• Agree to complete the child care service requirement in Maryland for at least 20 hours per week after completion of the degree and/or withdrawal from the fund
• Maintain at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA from the point of first entering the Program

SUPPORTS
Recipients are supported by Harford Community College through support personnel including CCCPDF Grant Coordinator and networking, as well as Harford's teacher education faculty and staff  who assist recipients in successfully navigating the coursework

Recipients interested in continuing their education after completion of their degree program receive support in applying and transferring to a 4 year program.

Application Process
First-time applications are due MAR 1.  Continuation applications are due JUN 30.  Transfer applications (students transferring from a participating 2-year college to a participating 4-year university) are due JUN 30.

First-time applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is given to applicants who have not yet completed any college courses for credit from an accredited college or university.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY
CONTACT: Alyssa Ehrsam  |  aehrsam@harford.edu  

WHAT CAN I DO WHEN I COMPLETE THESE PROGRAMS?

With a degree in education at Harford, you can prepare for transfer to a four-year institution to complete your bachelor's degree while gaining foundational knowledge in teacher education.