Scholarships
T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education and Compensation Helps) Scholarship
The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Texas Scholarship Program is administered by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children. Financial assistance includes scholarships for:
- Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) Assessment Fee
- Associate Degree programs
- Bachelor Degree programs
For more information and to apply, link to their website.
Jeanette Watson Wage Supplementation
The Jeanette Watson Wage Supplementation Project provides wage supplementation payments directly to eligible early childhood educators and directors. The amount of the payment is based on the college credit in early childhood coursework you have earned.
The program is administered by Workforce Solutions Capital Area Child Care Services. For eligibility criteria and application instructions, link to their website or contact them directly at 512-597-7191.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The ACC Financial Aid office can help you with grants, scholarships, loans and work-study. Most students are eligible for some type of financial aid.
You can apply for multiple ACC Foundation scholarships with one application. Search for “child development” to see scholarship opportunities specifically for Child Care and Development students. Use the filters to find other scholarships for which you may be eligible.