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Office of Student Financial Assistance / Massachusetts Department of Higher Education Stay informed about COVID-19 and the latest health and safety guidance for higher education. Stay informed about COVID-19 and the latest health and safety guidance for higher education. We will be performing scheduled maintenance on the Refund Worksheet and Year End applications beginning on Friday, August 25 at 5:00 PM.
The applications are expected to be back online by Monday, August 28 at 8:00 PM. Please visit this page for updates. Office of Student Financial Assistance > State Financial Aid Programs > Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program *The following is a brief description for students.
Institutions should refer to the most recent guidelines for information. The Early Childhood Educator’s Scholarship program is funded subject to the availability of funds and appropriation from the Massachusetts Legislature M. G.
L. c. 15A, Section 16.
The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance for prospective and currently employed early childhood and out-of-school educators and providers who enroll in a certificate, associates, bachelor's, or master’s degree program in an approved area of study.
The Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program was funded as a pilot initiative by the Legislature for the purpose of increasing the quality and availability of teachers and care providers to work with young children and youth, in inclusive settings including infant/toddler, preschool and school age programs.
To be eligible for the Early Childhood Educators Scholarship, an applicant must: Be a U.S. Citizen, permanent legal resident, or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations and physically reside in Massachusetts for at least one year, as of the start of the enrolled term with an intent to remain in Massachusetts consistent with Board of Higher Education policy; or have an approved eligibility status designated by the Board of Higher Education pursuant to Section 9 of Chapter 15A, as amended by Section 11 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023; Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or, if ineligible to complete the FAFSA, then complete the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA) annually; Not be in default of any federal or state Student Loans for attendance at any institution or owe a refund for any previous financial aid received.
Enroll, as a matriculated student, in an approved college certificate or degree program, full or part-time, in an eligible institution. Be employed as an educator or provider in an early education and care program (FCC, center-based, after/out-of-school time, residential placement or contracted FCC system) that is licensed or funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
Be considered a “prospective student” which is defined as unemployed or not employed as an early education and care provider at a facility or program, licensed or funded by the Department of Early Education and Care, but plan to enroll in an approved course of study as defined in the eligibility requirements of the ECE Scholarship.
Prospective students must demonstrate they are seeking employment with an early education and care provider in the commonwealth and will have one year to secure eligible employment. Sign an agreement to continue employment as an early childhood educator or provider in Massachusetts upon completing the degree requirement, or repay funds as defined.
Students must either be pursuing their first bachelor’s degree or pursuing a master’s degree in an approved program, as defined. Students must acknowledge and agree the following scholarship stipulations which are also outlined via the online application: Applicants may only apply as a prospective student once and must demonstrate they are seeking employment with an early education and care provider in the commonwealth .
These students must have obtained eligible employment the following application cycle for continued consideration of ECE Scholarship funds. Recipients must acknowledge that eligible employment DOES NOT include any part of a public school system. Subsequently positions/and or employment within a public school are NOT eligible.
(ex. Paraprofessionals, teachers, guidance counselor, etc.) The Massachusetts public school system falls under the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) , not EEC . Eligible employment is defined as such: Licensed or Authorized Employer : All eligible programs must have a Program Number issued by the Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) and have an active account in LEAD .
Such programs have been authorized to operate direct care to children in the following settings: Group and school-aged center based care Residential and Placement programs Family Child Care Systems that have contracts with EEC to provide financially subsidized care to children are also eligible employers.
Eligible positions : Those that provide direct care to children, such as: Family Child Care (FCC) owners/educators Residential and placement care providers This also includes specific positions within Family Child Care Systems that have contract agreements with EEC, such as home visitors, mentors, coaches, and educational leaders.
(Early education and care includes formal programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children during out-of-school time, and residential and placement programs.)
For the purpose of the Early Childhood Educators Scholarship, an eligible institution is defined as a regionally accredited public or private college or university in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that offers a program in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Family Studies, Child Care Administration or fields that directly name early child development and its specific areas of inquiry.
The following are the eligible colleges and universities: American International College Berkshire Community College Bridgewater State University Bristol Community College Bunker Hill Community College Cape Cod Community College Fitchburg State University Framingham State University Greenfield Community College Holyoke Community College Massachusetts Bay Community College Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massasoit Community College Middlesex Community College Mount Wachusett Community College Northern Essex Community College North Shore Community College Quinsigamond Community College Roxbury Community College Springfield Technical Community College University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Massachusetts Boston University of Massachusetts Dartmouth University of Massachusetts Lowell Westfield State University Worcester State University The scholarship under this program is based on a per credit rate, depending on the type of institution as provided below.
Applicants may receive scholarships to assist with the cost of no more than three courses per semester during the traditional fall, spring and summer: University of Massachusetts $750 per credit, maximum of $6,750 per semester Private College/University $750 per credit, maximum of $6,750 per semester $550 per credit, maximum of $4,950 per semester $350 per credit, maximum of $3,150 per semester Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), if ineligible to complete the FAFSA, then complete the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA).
Create a MASSAid Student Portal account here if you do not already have one. Complete the ECE Scholarship application in the MASSAid Student Portal system . Applicants must have an active ECE Professional Qualifications Registry Number to be considered for the ECE Scholarship.
If you do not have an active EEC PQ Registry Number, click here for the PQ Registry. The 2025-2026 ECE Application is closed. The 2026-2027 ECE Application will become available on April 1, 2026.
Please refer to the ECE Scholarship Guide for additional guidance. Read the 2026-2027 Early Childhood Educators’ Scholarship Program Guidelines (PDF) Read about updates approved by the BHE for 2017–2018 Contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at (617) 391-6070 State Financial Aid Programs Behavioral Health Workforce Scholarship Program Christian A.
Herter Memorial Scholarship Community College Nursing Scholarship Program Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Educator Financial Aid and Loan Repayment High Demand Scholarship Program John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Moving to College Scholarship One Family Inc. Scholarship Program Tuition Reimbursement (Post-Graduation) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) U.S. Department of Education Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) Massachusetts Education & Career Opportunities, Inc. (MassEdCo) Office of Student Financial Assistance Department of Higher Education Office of Student Financial Assistance Department of Higher Education Board of Higher Education Public Colleges & Universities System Commission on Higher Education Quality and Affordability (CHEQA) In-State Tuition and MA State Financial Aid Advisory Council to Advance Representation in Education (ACARE) Report Eastern Nazarene College (ENC) Closure Institutional Transitions & Closures Public Notices of Financial Assessment
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Child care providers in Massachusetts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Childcare Grants to Providers is funded by Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3) Grants is a program from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care that provides monthly operational funding to stabilize licensed child care providers across the state. The C3 program helps eligible child care centers and family child care homes sustain quality programming by offsetting operational costs. Funded at $475 million in FY25, the program is essential to maintaining Massachusetts's early education and care infrastructure. Eligible providers include EEC-licensed child care facilities willing to accept children served by state vouchers or offering equivalent services.
Child Care and Development Fund (State CCDF) is a program administered by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) that funds child care subsidies and financial assistance for eligible families with young children. The program helps Massachusetts families afford child care and out-of-school time programs, including before- and after-school care. EEC partners with Child Care Resource and Referral agencies and family access administrators to help families apply and receive assistance. Eligible applicants include child care providers and qualifying families in Massachusetts. Award amounts vary based on family income and provider rates, with no fixed deadline for ongoing enrollment.
Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies Grants is a funding opportunity from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) that supports child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agencies providing training, technical assistance, and business support services to child care providers across the state. The program is part of Massachusetts efforts under the Child Care Development Fund to improve the quality and accessibility of early childhood education. Funding priorities include expanding awareness of grant opportunities, distributing resources to family and group child care providers, and supporting sustainable program operations. Awards range from $100,000 to $500,000. Eligible applicants are child care resource and referral agencies and nonprofits operating in Massachusetts.
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