ECIC Resources
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CDA® Scholarship Resources
- Delaware Department of Education – TECE Alignment Letter for CDA® Credential
- Delaware Department of Education- Notice of TECE 1 Alignment with CDA Subject Areas
- University of Delaware – Professional Preparation: Early Childhood Education (PP:ECE)-Training Hours Letter & Transcript
- DE CDA Services Navigation Guide – Updated October 19,2026
Preparing to apply for CDA® Comprehensive support?
Review the application checklist before you begin. It outlines the documents you’ll need, eligibility requirements, accepted document formats, and CDA® pathway options to help you prepare for your application.
The ECIC provides different levels of scholarship and stipend support based on the CDA® option you are participating in. Review the CDA® Scholarship & Stipend Structure to understand what may be covered, including training materials, CDA® assessment or renewal fees, support stipends, completion stipends, and retention stipends.
Associate’s DE RISE Scholarship Resources
Review the resources below before you begin. It outlines the documents you’ll need, eligibility requirements, and accepted document formats to help you prepare for your application.
Interested in earning an Associate degree with support from the DE RISE Scholarship?
Start by reviewing the DE RISE Associate Degree Preparation Handout. This guide is designed to help you understand what you can begin working on now, even while the scholarship application is closed.
The handout walks you through important preparation steps, including:
- Exploring ECIC partner institutions and eligible Associate degree programs
- Reviewing program admission requirements
- Applying to the college or university you plan to attend
- Preparing to complete the 2027–2028 FAFSA
- Gathering academic and student information you may need later
- Reviewing the scholarship application checklist and required documents
- Connecting with your academic advisor and planning your upcoming courses
Use the handout as a step-by-step preparation guide so you are in a stronger position when the DE RISE Associate Degree Scholarship application reopens.
Before you begin your DE RISE Associate Degree Scholarship application, review the Associate & Bachelor’s DE RISE Scholarship Application Checklist and make sure your required documents and information are ready.
The checklist includes items such as:
- Two of your most recent pay stubs or applicable employment documentation
- Your most recent college transcript
- Your upcoming semester course schedule
- Your next academic year’s Financial Aid Offer Letter
- Bank information or a completed W-9, as applicable
- Your Student ID number
- Your academic advisor’s name, email address, and phone number
Review the checklist carefully before applying so you know what will be required.
View the Associate Scholarship Application Checklist
The DE RISE Associate Degree Scholarship application is expected to reopen in June 2027.
Use the months before the application period to complete as many preparation steps as possible. Make sure you have researched your eligible degree program, applied to your selected institution, completed your financial aid requirements, and reviewed the information you will need for your ECIC scholarship application.
The more you complete in advance, the easier it will be to submit a complete application when the scholarship opens.
Bachelor’s DE Rise Scholarship Application Resources
Review the links before you begin. It outlines the documents you’ll need, eligibility requirements, and accepted document formats to help you prepare for your application.
Interested in earning a Bachelor’s degree with support from the DE RISE Scholarship?
Begin with the DE RISE Bachelor’s Degree Preparation Handout. This guide will help you plan ahead and identify the steps you can complete before the scholarship application reopens.
The handout can help you:
- Explore ECIC partner institutions and eligible Bachelor’s degree programs
- Review admissions and program requirements
- Apply to or confirm enrollment with your selected college or university
- Prepare to complete the 2027–2028 FAFSA
- Review your academic progress and upcoming course needs
- Gather student, financial aid, and academic information
- Review the scholarship application checklist and required documents
- Connect with your academic advisor and plan your next semester
Using the handout now can help you organize your next steps and be better prepared when the DE RISE Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship application reopens.
Before you begin your DE RISE Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship application, review the Associate & Bachelor’s DE RISE Scholarship Application Checklist and gather the required materials.
The checklist includes items such as:
- Two of your most recent pay stubs or applicable employment documentation
- Your most recent college transcript
- Your upcoming semester course schedule
- Your next academic year’s Financial Aid Offer Letter
- Bank information or a completed W-9, as applicable
- Your Student ID number
- Your academic advisor’s name, email address, and phone number
Use the checklist before the application period opens so you have time to locate or request anything you may be missing.
View the Bachelor Scholarship Application Checklist
The DE RISE Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship application is expected to reopen in June 2027.
Before applications open, use this time to complete key preparation steps. Confirm that your degree program is eligible, make sure your college enrollment and financial aid information are current, review your academic plan, and identify any documents you will need to submit with your scholarship application.
Preparing early can help you avoid delays and submit a more complete application when the scholarship period begins.