Need Help Paying for College?
TEACH and other similar programs provide scholarship opportunities for teachers just like you!* Start taking advantage of this free benefit today.
Start earning college credits, degrees, or certificates in early education today. Scholarships are available through TEACH and DECAL Scholars to help cover the costs of tuition, textbooks, travel, and more. Tuition is covered up to 95% in many cases!
*TEACH is available in North Carolina, South Carolina, Colorado, and Texas. DECAL Scholars is available in Georgia. See details below.
What does TEACH cover?
- TEACH pays up to 90% of your tuition and books.
- Sunshine House covers 5%.
- Student is responsible for the remaining 5% balance.
- You may also be eligible for additional bonuses, grants, and stipends, including laptop and internet grants.
Take the Next Step
Most graduates complete their early education programs with little to no money paid out of pocket, once bonuses have accrued from TEACH and The Sunshine House.
For more details about TEACH, visit the website for your state:
North Carolina: www.childcareservices.org/programs/teach-north-carolina
South Carolina: www.scendeavors.org/professional-development/t-e-a-c-h
Colorado: www.ecclacolorado.org/teachscholarships
Texas: www.texasaeyc.org/program-resources/t-e-a-c-h
NC WAGE$ Program
The WAGE$ program in North Carolina also awards teachers supplemental income based on their level of education. You may be eligible for a $4,000 annual supplement already! To learn more, visit www.childcareservices.org/programs/wages.
GA DECAL Scholars
DECAL Scholars provides scholarship opportunities for child care teachers in Georgia.
What's Covered?
- DECAL pays up to 80% of tuition if enrolled in a public institution.
- DECAL pays up to $2,152 per semester towards tuition if enrolled in a private institution.
- DECAL pays up to $1,000 per semester towards tuition if enrolled in a master's program.
- Students may also be eligible for support stipends each semester.
Take the Next Step
DECAL Scholars provides tuition assistance and support stipends towards the following credentials or degrees:
- Technical Certificate of Credit
- Technical College Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
For more details, visit www.decalscholars.com/content/schacadtuit_landing.cfm.
Want more info?
For more information on TEACH, DECAL Scholars programs, or tuition reimbursement and professional development for Sunshine House employees, email Willis Fortson at wfortson@sshouse.com.
*Programs are based on funding per each T.E.A.C.H. state and subject to change without notice. We strongly recommend applying early.
