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ECECD Applications and Information:
Bilingual Certification Information:
  • you may be eligible for a one-time payment of $1500 if you are certified bilingual. 
  • Click here to apply.  You will need to upload a copy of one of these certification documents :
      • passed PRAXIS-TESOL  OR
      • passed La Prueba  OR
      • bilingual seal on High School Diploma   OR
      • Tribal/Pueblo/Nation Certification for indigenous languages
      • Other document that reflects proficiency
Other Helpful Resources:
What documents will I need to submit for my scholarship application?
  • Employment Verification:
      • copy of your most recent paystub uploaded to your application
  • Scholarship Verification: all documents uploaded to your application
      • Copy of your most current degree plan in an approved area
      • Copy of your schedule for the current semester
      • Copy of your Student ID card/number
  • Textbook Reimbursement:
      • Copy of your itemized receipt which includes your full name, student ID number, and course information uploaded to your unique link
      • CNM W9 Form emailed directly to [email protected]
      • Note: If you wish to receive your reimbursement through direct deposit, you will be contacted to verify your bank information.
      • Reimbursements are not paid until the semester ends.
What documents will I need to submit for my Wage Supplement or Pre-K Pay Parity application?
  • Employment Verification:
      • copy of your most recent paystub uploaded to your application
      • letter from your supervisor with information on your job title, pay rate, ages of children your work with
  • Education Verification:
      • copy of your most current transcript showing earned credits and completed coursework and/or degrees
  • W9 Form:
Links to Higher Education Institutions:
Changes to Textbook Policy
  • Beginning Fall 2022: Due to recent changes in the textbook policy, we will no longer authorize scholarship students to charge their textbooks to their student account at:  Clovis Community College, Doña Ana Community College, ENMU-Ruidoso, and Western New Mexico University.  Additionally, the ECECD Scholarship will no longer reimburse students directly for textbooks or e-books purchased online or at the campus bookstore for courses at these schools that have a per credit hour fee.
      • These institutions now automatically charge a per credit hour textbook fee for all course-required textbooks. This fee is included on your tuition invoice and we will pay this fee when your school bills us.
      • Please review your school’s textbook policy for instructions on how to access your textbooks.
Textbook Reimbursement Process:
  • The ECECD Scholarship Program provides textbook assistance to students who are pursuing a Certificate, Associates, or Bachelor’s degree.
      • 100% assistance for students pursuing a Certificate or Associates Degree.
      • 100% (beginning FALL 2022) assistance for students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Only purchases of textbooks for approved courses are authorized; scholar assumes responsibility for unauthorized purchases.
  • Once approved by the Scholarship Coach, students are able to charge their textbooks at their school’s bookstore.  The bill for the books will be sent directly to the ECECD Scholarship Program.
  • Students who purchase their books out-of pocket will need to:
    1. Upload an itemized receipt showing book title, cost, student name, and student ID number. Receipts should be uploaded to your unique upload account.
    2. Complete a CNM W9 form and email it directly to [email protected].
      • Please click here to download a W9 form.
      • If you have previously submitted a W9 form to CNM, you DO NOT need to submit a new one.  You only need to send in a new W9 if your address, banking, or other information has changed.
      • NOTE:   If you wish to receive your reimbursement through direct deposit, you will be contacted to verify your bank information.
    3. Please be sure to check the Announcements and Deadlines page for the deadline to request reimbursement for textbooks.
    4. Reimbursements are not paid until after the deadline for reimbursements has passed:
        • Summer deadline:  July 31
        • Fall deadline:  October 31
        • Spring deadline:  March 31