Guides, Forms & Resources for Current Scholars

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Scholarship Guides

This guide provides in-depth information surrounding CCA of WA Scholarships. This information includes an overview of the scholarships program, eligibility requirements, application process, awards, benefits, scholarship maintenance and what new scholars can expect. The purpose of this guide is to provide an understanding of how CCA of WA manages and administers the scholarship funding provided by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).

This manual provides an understanding of how the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Scholarship Program supports the early learning workforce. The purpose of the guide is to summarize DCYF’s early learning scholarship program for contractors or others who are curious about its basic principles.

This guide outlines the accredited Montessori educational credential programs the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) recognizes and that are eligible for Child Care Aware of Washington Scholarships. The credential type of Montessori Infant and Toddler or Early Childhood (EC) Credentials are recognized as meeting job role education for staff qualification.


This guide outlines the educational programs, certificates, and credentials the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) recognizes. The information within this guide will also indicate if a program is eligible for DCYF scholarship funding.

This guide outlines the educational programs, certificates, and credentials the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) recognizes. The information within this guide will also indicate if a program is eligible for DCYF scholarship funding.

Forms

Reimbursement Claim Form

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This form provides instructions and tips for completing the reimbursement request for books and required materials. Deadline submission dates are:                

  • Fall – November 15th
  • Winter/Spring Semester – February 15th
  • Spring – May 15th
  • Summer – August 15th

Release Time Claim Form

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For optional paid time-off (Disponible en español también)
Complete and submit via the web, fax, mail, or email.

Deadline submission dates are:                 

  • Fall – January 15th
  • Winter – April 15th
  • Spring – July 15th
  • Summer – October 15th

Academic Advising Form

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Complete and submit via fax, mail, or email.

EFT Direct Deposit Authorization Form

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Complete and submit via fax, mail, or email.

Additional Resources

Life of a Scholar Roadmap

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This visual reflects the steps that scholars will take while on our scholarship, from their initial award of the scholarship to graduation!

Important Dates for Scholars

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This calendar lists the important dates that scholars need to be reminded of, such as schedules and reimbursement form submission deadlines.

Important Dates for Montessori Scholars

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This calendar lists the important dates that scholars need to be reminded of, such as schedules and reimbursement form submission deadlines.

These guides help Evergreen State College scholars navigate their student portal to obtain their schedules and tuition information.

ctcLink Schedule & Tuition Instructions

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These guides and videos below help scholars who attend WA state community and technical colleges, navigate their ctcLink student portals to obtain their schedules and tuition information.

How to get a Tuition and Fees Statement

How to get a Student Schedule

How to fill out Form B: Reimbursement Form

Como llenar el Formulario B: Formulario de Reembolsoion Video