Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance
Southwest Tennessee Community College
737 Union Avenue, E-105
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 333-5541
fax: (901) 333-5750
www.southwest.tn.edu\tecta
Southwest Tennessee Community College
737 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 333-5600 www.southwest.tn.edu
March 25, 2016
Dear TECTA Scholarship Recipient,
I hope you are enjoying the spring! It is time to register for classes and submit scholarship applications for the
summer and fall 2016 semester. We are committed to providing as much tuition assistance as possible to
students but funds are limited!
For the summer semester, TECTA will provide tuition assistance for two courses toward the CDA Credential.
Funds are available for one course toward early childhood associate and bachelor degrees. Please make sure
you include a working email address on your application so we can communicate with you. TECTA funds are
limited so if you plan to take a course and receive tuition assistance you need to register, submit the
enclosed applications, and pay the student portion prior May 13, 2016. Those who register after May 13
may not receive funding.
A few things to remember:
Funds are available on a first come first serve basis. Please register and pay your fees early to ensure
funds are available.
Your must submit all of the items listed on the enclosed checklist for your application to be considered.
You must register and pay your portion of the fees before TECTA funds can be attributed (funds are not
guaranteed until you pay your portion and funds are placed on your account).
In order for TECTA to have time to award a scholarship for a course at Southwest, your fees are due by
o by 3:30 on May 13
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for early registration
o by 3:00 on the day of registration during regular registration if funds are still available
Students cannot receive a refund from Federal Financial Aid and TECTA.
We strongly recommend that all students apply for federal financial aid or other scholarships. You can
apply for federal financial aid online at www.fafsa.gov. You can obtain more information about financial
aid and other scholarships available at Southwest online at www.southwest.tn.edu/financial_aid.
We know many of you have worked hard over the past few years and are very close to completing your degrees.
We are pleased to still be able to offer some tuition assistance. We thank you for letting TECTA be a part of
your educational journey! Please let us know as you achieve your goals.
If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 333-5534. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth O. Wilson, MS
TECTA Southwest Director
Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance
Southwest Tennessee Community College
737 Union Avenue, E-105
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 333-5541
fax: (901) 333-5750
www.southwest.tn.edu\tecta
TECTA Tuition Assistance Check List for “Degree Seeking Students”
Please note that all boxes must be checked and materials attached for your application to be
processed. Incomplete applications will not be processed!
Tuition Payment Information:
For students attending Southwest:
You may pick up your payment voucher in the TECTA office or call the office (333-5541) and request it be
mailed to you.
TECTA cannot make a scholarship payment until you turn in a copy of your most recent grades and pay the
student portion of your fees.
To ensure that TECTA has time to make a scholarship payment, the student portion is due:
by 3:30 pm on May 13, 2016 for early registration
by 3:00 pm on the day of registration during regular registration if funds are still available.
Students are not eligible to receive a refund from federal financial aid and TECTA. If you receive federal
financial aid your TECTA award amount may be adjusted.
For students attending somewhere other than Southwest:
TECTA can provide assistance with one BA level course.
The TECTA office requires two weeks to process your application and create a payment voucher.
Vouchers cannot be given without a copy of your grades from the last semester you took courses.
You will be called at your home number when the voucher is ready for pick up. You may call 333-5541 to
check on the status of your voucher.
Students are not eligible to receive a refund from federal financial aid and TECTA. If you receive federal
financial aid your TECTA award amount may be adjusted.
* Funds are limited this year and are available on a “first come first serve” basis. TECTA cannot make a payment or guarantee
funds availability until you register for your course and pay the student portion of your fees.
This checklist and all needed documents may be
faxed to 333-5750 or brought to the TECTA office. Student Signature
Completed Application for Academic Financial Support
Student Information Form
Student Request to Share Information
Copy of your Summer 2016 course schedule
Printout showing current major/program of study
Copy of check stub as proof of employment in a licensed early childhood program
Grades for the last semester you attended classes
TSU-TECTA
Center of Excellence for Learning Sciences Revised 12/
17/2013
Tennessee State University Form: TECTA Tuition Assistance Request
Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA)
Application for Academic Financial Support
Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance
College/University _________________________ Semester ________ Year______________ Textbook Only
Course Name ______________________________ Subject ________Course Number _______ Section ___________
Name: Last______________________________ First ______________________________ Middle ________________
Social Security Number ________-_____-__________ Gender: Male Female
Citizenship: United States Other E-mail _____________________________________________
DOB ____/_______/______ Ethnicity: Hispanic Non -Hispanic
Race: Asian Pacific Island Black Native American Indian/Alaska Native
Other Two or more races White
Address_________________________________________City __________________ State ________ Zip____________
Home County ____________________Home Phone (_____) ________________ Cell Phone (_____) _______________
Emergency Contact Person_____________________________________ Phone (_____) __________________________
Academic degree program this semester: Choose One
CDA Prep CDA Renewal Technical Certificate Administrator Credential
Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Graduate Degree
Desired Major Early Childhood Education Elementary Education PreK Other_________________
Graduation Information I will graduate this semester yes no
Place of Employment__________________________________________________ Work County___________________
Work Address______________________________________City _______________State__________ Zip____________
Name of Director: Last____________________________ First________________________________________
Phone (_____) ______________ Fax (_____) ________________ E-mail _________________________________
Eligibility
In order to qualify for continued TECTA support, the student must provide a transcript showing that he/she completed and passed the previous course(s) for
which he/she received financial support from the TECTA program.
NOTICE: If you have changed your name and/or address since you last enrolled in a TECTA-sponsored course, please fill out a Change of Name/Address form
and return it as soon as possible to the local TECTA site.
I understand that I am enrolling in an academic course and will be responsible for completing the class. Failure to complete all information on this form will
result in your application not being processed. If for any reason I cannot finish the course, I will submit notice to the TECTA office in writing immediately,
return textbook, and agree to pay the entire tuition fee for re-enrollment in a TECTA class. In addition, I grant TECTA permission to access my academic record.
Signature _________________________________________________ Date ______________________
“This project is funded through a contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services and Tennessee State University,
Center of Excellence for Learning Sciences.”
Phone : (901) 333-5541
Memphis, TN 38101
P O Box 780
SUMMER 2016
Summer 2016
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Tennessee State University
TSU-TECTA Form: TECTA Student Information
Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA)
Student Information Form
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PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Semester ________Year _______________________
TECTA Orientation Location or Institution Attending ___________________________________________________
Social Security Number: _________________-________________-_________________
Name: Last_____________________________ First ________________________ Middle ______________
Employment History
Ages of children in classroom (choose one)
Birth to 8 months 9 to 17 months 18 to 36months Ages3 – 5 Sc
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Mixed Age G
roup Infants Mixed age group Infant & Preschool Family Childcare
Please note this question is for research purposes ONLY. Individual responses will not be identified and published.
Salary $ __________ per Hour day week bi-weekly month year
Current Position Title: Asst. Director Asst. Director/Teacher Caregiver/Teacher Director
Director/Teacher Other Owner of Program Sub/Floater
Asst. Teacher Volunteer
Number of years in current position ________ Number years in Early Childhood Field ______.
Number of years at current place of employment: _______ Hrs worked per week:_____________
Do you have children with diagnosed delays or disabilities in your classroom? yes No
Number of Children in classroom____________
Please check the professional organization(s) to which you belong:
Head Start Association
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Black Child Development Institute
National Child Care Association
National Family Child Care Association
Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children
Tennessee Family Child Care Alliance
Tennessee School-Age Care Alliance
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Memphis, TN 38101
Phone : (901) 333-5541
P O Box 780
Summer 2016
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Tennessee State University
TSU-TECTA Form: TECTA Student Information
Complete this portion only the first time you receive TECTA services
Highest educational achievements before seeking TECTA support
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grade 9
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– 12
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grade (no diploma) High School Graduate/GED
some college Technical certificate Associate Applied Science
Associate Baccalaureate Masters/Doctorate
College or university of highest degree ________________________________________________________
Major: Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Special Education Other _______________
Graduation Date ______/_________
Parents Educational Levels:
Mother < 9
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grade 9
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– 12
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grade (no diploma) High School Graduate/GED
some college certificate Associate
Baccalaureate Masters/Doctorate
Father < 9
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grade 9
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– 12
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grade (no diploma) High School Graduate/GED
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Baccalaureate
Masters/Doctorate
Professional Objectives
Why do you want to participate in TECTA training? (Check all that apply):
Further my education Help with my job search Improve my job skills Obtain CDA Obtain raise
I have completed other early childhood training during the last 12 months Yes No
Was the training required by your employer? Yes No
Do you plan to continue working in child care? Yes No
If no, please tell why_________________________________________________________________
NOTICE: If you have changed your name and/or address since you last enrolled in a TECTA-sponsored course, please fill out a
Change of Name/Address form and return it as soon as possible to the local TECTA site.
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Student Request to Share Information
Office of Admission and Records
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Name of institution where student is enrolled
Student’s Name ______________________________________________________________
(Please Print) Last First Middle Initial
SS# ___________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
Street
_________________________________________________
City State Zip Code
Phone: ( )_________ ____
Semester: ________________ Year:____________
I know that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended
(FERPA), protects the privacy of my student educational records and limits access to the
information contained in those records. Because I receive financial support covering all or part of
my tuition from the TSU-TECTA program, I am hereby authorizing the Southwest Tennessee
Community College Office of Admission and Records to release my grades and academic status
information to the local TECTA Site Director for transmission to the TSU-TECTA Management
Office. The information will be used to determine and verify my eligibility for continued TSU-
TECTA financial support and will be protected in accordance with the provisions FERPA. My
grade and academic status information should be sent to:
Name: _Elizabeth O. Wilson , Southwest -TECTA Director
Address: __Southwest Tennessee Community College ______
__P.O. Box 780 ________________________
__Memphis, TN 38101-0780__ _________________
__(901) 333-5541 ________________________
__________________________________ _____________________________
Student’s Signature Date