The Early Achievers Grant (EAG) is a student financial aid program to help employed childcare providers and early learning educators complete certificates and associate degrees in early childhood education.
To be eligible to participate in the Early Achievers Grant students must meet all the requirements below:
- Be employed at a childcare center, family childcare business, or Head Start/ECEAP program that is actively participating in DCYF’s Early Achievers as an:
- Assistant Teacher
- Lead Teacher
- Program Supervisor
- Assistant Director
- Center Director
- Family Home Owner/Licensee
- Work a minimum of 10 hours per week or 40 hours per month at the eligible childcare program
- Have worked in an eligible program for a minimum of three months prior to enrolling
- Intend to enroll in an approved Early Childhood Education program at the college
Steps to Apply
- Submit your admissions application to the college
- Complete the Early Achievers Grant intake form
Maximize your funding by completing a FAFSA application.
After applying, the EAG Program Contact will review your eligibility and follow up with the next steps.
Program Information
The Bates Early Childhood Education program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). All courses are offered in a fully online asynchronous model. Please visit the Early Childhood Education page to learn more about the certificates and degrees.
For more information about the Early Achievers Grant program, please contact Devon Powers, Early Achievers Grant Program Contact, 253.680.7027 or eag@batestech.edu