Who is Eligible?

• West Virginia residents.
• Individuals working at least 30 hours per week in a licensed child care center, Head Start, or registered Family Child Care Home.
• Individuals currently enrolled in or accepted in on of the following at a participating college or university.
  1. An Associate Degree program for Early Childhood Education.
  2. A Bachelor's Degree program for Early Childhood Education.
  3. A Bachelor's Degree program for Elementary Education with an endorsement in Early Education Pre-K (T.E.A.C.H. will only pay for the early education endorsement classes).
• Individuals willing to commit to continue working at their present place of employment for at least one year.
• Individuals displaying financial need.