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Early Achievers Opportunity Grant
Do you love playing, teaching, and working with children? Do you want to further your career in early childhood education?
The Early Achievers Opportunity Grant provides funding (tuition, books, and student support services) to help you earn the following in early childhood education:
- Initial Certificate
- Short Certificate of Specialization in
- General ECE
- Infants & Toddlers
- Family Child Care
- School-Age Care
- Administration
- State Credential
- Associate Degree
Student Eligibility Requirements:
- Complete the program application
- Washington residency (as defi ned in RCW 28B.15.012)
- Employment at an Early Achievers childcare facility
- Family income that meets the 2012-13 guidelines
Application Information
A downloadable application is available here:
Early Achievers Opportunity Grant Application
Winter quarter classes begin Jan. 7. Spring quarter classes begin April 1.
For additional eligibility or application information contact:
Ann Hayes-Garcia, Program Coordinator - ECE/IBEST
(253) 964-6691
AHayes-Garcia@pierce.ctc.edu
Income Eligibility Guidelines
According to the federal guidelines used by the Opportunity Grant program, the chart below determines if a student meets the income eligibility requirements.
| Size of Family Annual Income Limit | |
|---|---|
| Family Members | Total Combined Income |
| 1 |
$22,340 |
2 |
$30,260 |
| 3 |
$38,180 |
| 4 |
$46,100 |
| 5 |
$54,020 |
| 6 |
$61,940 |
| 7 |
$69,860 |
| 8 |
$77,780 |
| For each additional person over 8, add $7920 | |
Krissy Kim
Director of Education Programs
Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education
(253) 964-6542
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Dr. Maidie Rosengarden
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education
(253) 964-6141
Marty Kelly
Faculty Supervisor of the Nursery School
(253) 964-6570
Ann Hayes-Garcia
ECE/IBEST Program Coordinator
(253) 964-6691
Greg Brazell
Dean Social Sciences & Business
FS: 253-964-6696 / PY: 253-840-8497
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