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Could my support stipend be taxable?

Yes, your support stipend could be considered taxable income. If you receive an IRS Form 1099, you must report the amount as income on your tax return.

Please contact a tax professional with any questions you have about how to report this on your taxes.

What documents must be uploaded with my POWER-ED application?

The following documents must be uploaded with your application for the first payment:

Applying for your first two payments, or all three payments together? You can upload more than one CDA Experience Verification Page to document your 480 hours and a copy of your CDA credential under the “Additional Documents” during the “Documents” section of your application.

Do I need to apply for financial aid? What if I’m ineligible to receive any more financial aid?

To qualify for funding through the Academic Scholarships – College program, you must first apply for financial aid or provide proof of ineligibility.

How do I know if I’m ineligible for financial aid?
If you have already earned a Bachelor’s degree, you are no longer eligible for financial aid. In this case, simply upload a copy of your diploma or unofficial transcript with your Academic Scholarships application. Alternatively, if you have other documentation confirming your ineligibility for financial aid, you can submit that instead. Upload this document as an “additional document” during the “Documents” step of your application.

If approved for Academic Scholarships, you will receive a support stipend each semester you are enrolled, regardless of whether your tuition and mandatory fees are fully covered by financial aid.

Where can I find information about CDA Training Scholarships POWER-ED?

DECAL Scholars approved CDA Training Scholarships recipients can apply to receive POWER-ED payments as well. The program is slightly different and an application is required. More information and the application can be found here.

Students utilizing DECAL Scholars Academic Scholarships and CDA Scholarships programs at the same time may not receive POWER-ED payments through both programs – only one POWER-ED payment per semester can be received.

What documents must be uploaded with my CDA Training Scholarships application?

The following documents must be uploaded with your application:

  • Copies of two recent paystubs reflecting the name of your employer, your name, and gross and net year-to-date wages. If you are a Family Child Care Learning Home or a Director/Owner and do not pay yourself W-2 wages, you should submit a copy of last year’s Schedule C, Schedule K, or other federal tax form documenting net business income.  If your paystubs do not meet these requirements, we may ask for additional information.

  • Invoice from CDA trainer outlining the cost of CDA training, name of applicant, and who is to be paid (applicant, business, or trainer). Have the trainer sign and date the invoice if possible.

  • Copy of the FRONT and BACK of a secure and verifiable document.

  • Copy of your Georgia Professional Development System profile reflecting your GaPDS number, the name of your current employer, and a “Pending” or “Active” status (click here for more information).
  • Copy of CDA Competency Standards Book receipt from within 6 months of book purchase date (must be purchased from the CDA Council) (Upload during the “Documents” section of your application as an “Additional Document”)

Can I choose a Spanish CDA trainer? (¿Puedo elegir un formador de CDA en español?)

Yes, if the trainer you choose is a Georgia-approved CDA trainer eligible for our CDA Training Scholarships on the Georgia Professional Development System (GaPDS) for Early Childhood Educators. You can search for a trainer based on the language they offer their training in as well as their training format (face-to-face, online, or hybrid). Make sure you check the box for CDA Training in the search criteria.

Click here to visit their website and find your trainer.

Sí, si el formador que elijas es un formador de CDA aprobado por Georgia y elegible para nuestras Becas de Capacitación CDA en el Sistema de Desarrollo Profesional de Georgia (GaPDS) para Educadores de la Primera Infancia. Puedes buscar un formador según el idioma en el que ofrecen su capacitación, así como el formato de la capacitación (presencial, en línea o híbrido). Asegúrate de marcar la casilla para “Capacitación CDA” en los criterios de búsqueda.

Haz clic aquí para visitar su sitio web y encontrar a tu formador.