KIDS NOW Early Childhood Development Scholarship Steps

1. Apply for admission to the university by submitting the attached WKU admission application. Please indicate pursuit of the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education degree by writing the code 526P on #14 of the WKU admission application. You will receive an enrollment verification letter from WKU when you are officially enrolled.
2. Meet with an IECE advisor to schedule classes and obtain a program of study. Dr. Yorde is the advisor for students pursuing an Associate’s Degree. Janet Fugate is the advisor for students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree. Dr. Yorde’s phone number is 745-2525, and Janet Fugate’s phone number is 745- 4613. You may have to take the ACT or a placement test to register for classes.
3. Complete the attached Kids Now Scholarship Application and Professional Growth Plan. The deadline for submitting the scholarship application and growth plan for the summer term is April 15, 2001.

• Kids Now Scholarship Application

• Read Program Information (p.2), note service commitment
• Read Instructions (p.2)
• Complete Section A (p.3)
• Ask your employer to complete Section B (p. 4)
• Make a copy of the completed application for your records

• Professional Growth Plan

• Determine the individual authorized to disburse funds (write checks) at your center for question #5
• Your admission profile from WKU should indicate that you are enrolled in the Early Childhood Program (question #8)
• Examples of goals for question 14 might be to complete 3 classes with a "C" or above, to obtain an Associates with a 3.0 GPA, or to take two classes a semester, etc.
• Your advisor will provide you with a program of study for #13
• Remember your signature (scholar) on p. 3
• Make a copy of the completed professional growth plan for your records

1. Mail the original application and professional growth plan to:

Kim McIntyre, Professional Development Coordinator

TTAS WKU Child Care Resource and Referral

344 Tate Page Hall

Western Kentucky University

1 Big Red Way

Bowling Green, Ky. 42101-3576

2. You will receive a notice of consideration from the CCR&R verifying submission of your application. A textbook reimbursement form, related educational expense reimbursement form, and a milestone achievement award request form, if applicable, will also be included.
3. You will receive an award notice from the KHEAA confirming award of the scholarship. You may get a bill from the university before confirmation of award.
4. Purchase the required textbooks.
5. Submit textbook reimbursement form, your receipt for required textbooks, and a copy of the $50 reimbursement check or money order from your employer.
6. After completing each semester, submit a copy of your grades and the related educational expense form to apply for the additional $100 related expense reimbursement. You may have to request that a copy of your grades be mailed to you from the registrar’s office at WKU; or you can obtain a copy of your grades online from Topline-see WKU bulletin or website.
7. Submit a copy of your certificate or degree and the milestone achievement award request form to your employer to complete. Your employer should issue you a certified check of $30 for an Associates or $50 for a Bachelor’s.
8. After completing your degree, submit a copy of your certificate or degree, the milestone achievement award request form, and a copy of the certified check from your employer to apply for an additional $270 from state funds.

February 11, 2001

Betty Boop

Busy Town Child Care

Walt Disney World Drive

Edmonton, Ky. 42129

Attached is the KIDS NOW Scholarship Application. The first step new scholars should make is to apply for admission at the university by submitting the WKU admission application. Please indicate pursuit of the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education degree by writing the code 526P on #14 of the WKU admission application.

The second step is to meet with an IECE advisor. Dr. Fong is the advisor for students pursuing an Associate’s Degree. Janet Fugate is the advisor for students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree. Dr. Fong’s phone number is 745-6355, and Janet Fugate’s phone number is 745- 4613.

The third step is to complete the Kids Now Scholarship Application and Professional Growth Plan. The deadline for submitting the scholarship application and growth plan for the summer term is April 15, 2001. The following are brief instructions for completing these:

• Kids Now Scholarship Application

• Read Program Information (p.2), note service commitment
• Read Instructions (p.2)
• Complete Section A (p.3)
• Ask your employer to complete Section B (p. 4)
• Make a copy of the completed application for your records

• Professional Growth Plan

• Determine the individual authorized to disburse funds (write checks) at your center for question #5
• Your admission profile from WKU should indicate that you are enrolled in the Early Childhood Program if you have declared a major (question #8)
• Examples of goals for question 14 might be to complete 3 classes with a "C" or above, to obtain an Associates with a 3.0 GPA, or to take two classes a semester
• Your advisor will provide you with a program of study for #13
• Remember your signature (scholar) on p. 3
• Make a copy of the completed professional growth plan for your records

• Mail the original application and professional growth plan to:

I have also attached the KIDS NOW CDA Mini-Grant application. CDA Candidates who have completed the CDA process, and who are ready to apply for the CDA Direct Assessment Verification visit, should submit the CDA Mini-Grant Application to me three months prior to the direct assessment deadline. Please see chart below.

Additional copies of the KIDS NOW Early Childhood Scholarship Application and the CDA Mini-Grant Application are available on our website at www.wku.edu/TTAS.

Please call me at the WKU CCR&R (270-745-2216 or 1-800-621-5908) with additional questions.

CCR&R