General information
2009 SEP Brochure (PDF format) OR APPLY ON-LINE NOW! (PIN REQUIRED)	updated 05.20.08
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Web Links

• New York State
• New York State Office of Children and Family Services
• Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition
• National Association for Family Child Care
• National Child Care Association
• New York State Child Care Coordinating Council
• CUNY (City University of New York)
• SUNY (State University of New York)
• NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
• NYSAEYC (New York State Association for the Education of Young Children)
• FCCANYS (Family Child Care Association of New York State, Inc.)
• NYC Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
• New York State Early Childhood.org
• Higher Education Services Corporation
• A listing of colleges by state with links to respective web pages
• www.scholarships.com - Free scholarship search and financial aid information
• www.finaid.org - The smart student guide to financial aid

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What does SEP pay for?
• How much am I eligible for?
• Are there award limits based on the type of training I choose?
• How do I find out if the training organization I've selected participates in SEP?
• Who receives the scholarship money?
• How long does it take to process my application?
• How long does it take for payment?
• What forms do I need to send in?
• What is the SEP scholarship process?
• Why does the SEP Scholarship Award say "2008 EIP Award Notification"?
• Will SEP reimburse me if I have already paid for my course?
• What should I do if my course is cancelled after I receive the Award Notification?
• Why is the type of training printed on EIP (SEP) award notifications?
• What if I decide not to take the course or I do not complete it?
• Are SEP awards considered income by the IRS?
• Can homework or other assignments be included in the number of training hours per class?
• How can I contact SEP?