Georgia early child care practitioners who have completed a preparation course and earned their 120 clock hours from a HOPE-eligible, SACS-accredited institution with an early childhood education program of study or any CDA course approved through the Georgia ECE Training Approval System are eligible to apply for a $325.00 CDA Assessment Fee Scholarship. Please note that 85% of the assessment fee ($276.25) is awarded and paid directly to the Council for Professional Recognition.

The balance ($48.75) is paid by the candidate to the Council for Professional Recognition. Applicants will receive a refund for this portion of the fee if they present a valid credential from the Council for Professional Recognition and continue to meet all the program eligibility requirements.

As of January 1, 2011, all SCHOLARSHIPS applicants must register with the Georgia Professional Development Registry (PDR) in order to be approved for payment. Applicants may register at https://pdr.decal.ga.gov/ and include a copy of any one of the following with their INCENTIVES application: PDR "My Profile," "Resume" or "Career Level Certificate."

To download Affidavit Verifying Status, click here

Visit www.caresolutions.com to learn more or call 770.642.6722 / 800.227.3410. Click here to view the downloadable brochure about the forthcoming Online CDA Assessment option.