Educational Incentive Program (EIP) 2026 Lecture Notes Flashcards

VOCABULARY style flashcards covering the definitions, regulations, and financial limits of the Educational Incentive Program (EIP) as detailed in the 2026 information booklet.

Educational Incentive Program (EIP)

A scholarship program sponsored by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) designed to help child care providers pay for training and educational activities to improve child care quality.

Professional Development Program (PDP)

The entity at Rockefeller College, University at Albany, that administers the Educational Incentive Program scholarship.

EIP Coaching Scholarship Rate

Scholarships issued at a rate of up to $55$ per coaching hour, with a maximum annual amount of $1,100$.

Combined Coaching and Credentialed Training Max

The maximum amount an individual can receive in combined funding for coaching and credentialed training, which is $2,500$.

EIP Eligibility Employment Requirement

Applicants must be a paid employee (or direct supervisor) in a NYS OCFS or NYC DOHMH registered or licensed program and part of the adult/child ratio.

Excluded Personnel from EIP

Volunteers, adjunct staff, consultants, staff not counted in the adult/child ratio, and staff from programs licensed by the NYS Department of Education.

Professional Development Specialist (Training Rate)

A specific trainer type for which EIP scholarship rates are issued at up to $35$ per training hour, with a maximum annual award of $700$.

Verified Trainer / Content Specialist (Training Rate)

Trainer types for which EIP scholarship rates are issued at up to $30$ per training hour, with a maximum annual award of $600$.

Downstate Counties

Counties including Nassau, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester, and NYC, which utilize a specific award eligibility income chart.

Regulatory Training Requirement

The NYS OCFS requirement for child care providers to complete $30$ hours of training every two years across specific topic areas.

CPR/FA Scholarship (Online)

A scholarship of up to $95$ for online Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid training that includes a face-to-face skills testing component.

CPR/FA Scholarship (Classroom)

A scholarship of up to $125$ for classroom-based Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid training.

College Credit Scholarship Max

The maximum annual scholarship amount for college courses and mandatory fees is $2,500$.

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

A professional development opportunity for providers working with children birth to $5$ years old, administered by the Council for Professional Recognition.

CDA Training Requirement

Documented completion of $120$ hours of formal childhood education training with at least $10$ training hours in each of the $8$ CDA Competency Standards.

CDA Experience Requirement

Candidates must obtain $480$ hours of experience working with children in the specific setting and age group within $3$ years of applying.

CDA PD Specialist

A Professional Development Specialist responsible for conducting the CDA Verification Visit, reviewing the portfolio, and observing the candidate.

CDA Initial Application Fee Scholarship

An EIP scholarship award of up to $525$ for the initial assessment application fee.

CDA Renewal Fee Scholarship

An EIP scholarship award of up to $250$ for the CDA renewal fee.

IRS Form 1040

The document required by EIP to verify household adjusted gross income and family size for scholarship eligibility.

December 1, 2026

The deadline by which EIP scholarship applications must be received to be considered for the 2026 calendar year.