Tuition Assistance
Interested in furthering your education?
TECTA can help!
Use the Links below to:
- Learn how TECTA can help further your education
- Find out how to qualify for tuition assistance through TECTA
- Register for a Tuition Assistance Meeting
- Course Requirements
- Course Schedules by Semester
- Find Voucher Day deadlines
- Download a Voucher Packet
How can TECTA help further your education?
Below are just a few of the things we can do to help you in your educational journey.
- Provide technical assistance to get you started. This includes deciding your course of study based on our TECTA career lattice, and helping you to apply for admissions.
- We provide financial assistance to cover the cost of your tuition.
- Loan you textbooks for many of your courses.
- Assist you in navigating the online course process and learning to use campus resources.
- Loan you resource books, as needed, to complete course assignments.
- Upon appointment, you are able to use our offices to complete course assignments. This includes a quiet work space, computer access, and printer/copier access.
How to qualify for TECTA tuition assistance:
- You must be working at a licensed childcare program in the state of Tennessee.
- You must have successfully completed a TECTA Orientation This is a free training that also provides 30 DHS-approved training hours.
- Attend a short tuition assistance meeting to learn about the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and the tuition assistance process.
If you wish to receive tuition assistance for Spring 2024 and have completed a TECTA orientation, but this will be your first semester taking coursework with us, please attend one of the following meetings:
*Returning students no longer need to attend a TA meeting, but are always welcome.
Please register in advance using the registration links below:
If you have an associates degree in early childhood education and wish to attend APSU in the Summer or Fall of 2024, please contact us no later than April 1, 2024 to discuss options.
This workshop is offered via Zoom to individuals who wish to attend Columbia State in the Summer or Fall of 2024.
When: Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
This workshop is offered via Zoom to individuals who wish to attend Nashville State in the Summer or Fall of 2024.
Monday, April 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
This workhsop is offered both face-to-face and online.
Face-to-face location:
Nashville State Community College, Classroom 136
1760 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville
Registration not necessary, please arrive by 6PM
Zoom:
ECED 1310: Intro to Early Childhood Education
ECED 2310: Safe, Healthy Learning Environments
ECED 2315: Early Childhood Curriculum
ECED 2340: Family Dynamics & Community Involvement
In addition to the four CDA courses, the Technical Certificate requires the following:
ECED 2335: Initial Practicum
ECED 2380: Language & Literacy in Early Childhood Education
ECED 2385: Math & Science in Early Childhood Education
Elective (Choose ONE):
ECED 2312: Administration of Early Childhood Programs
ECED 2330: Infant & Toddler Care
ECED 2390: Creative Development
Please contact your college advisor or the TECTA office if you are unsure of which courses to take for degree programs beyond CDA & Technical Certificates.
*Will update at schedules are released.
The following are the reccomended sections for required courses. Please contact the TECTA office if you would like to register for a section not listed below.
CDA Courses
| Course #- Section # | Course Name | Meeting Times | Meeting Location | CRN # for Registration | |||||
| 2310-R50 | Safe & Healthy Learning | Online Course | TN eCampus |
52443 |
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| 2315-R50 | Early Childhood Curriculum | Online Course | TN eCampus | 52458 | |||||
| 2340-R50 | Family Dynamics & Community Involvement | Online Course | TN eCampus | 52461 |
Technical Courses
| Course #- Section # | Course Name | Meeting Times | Meeting Location | CRN # for Registration | |||||
| 2380-R50 | Language & Literacy in ECE | Online | TN eCampus | 52466 | |||||
| 2385-R50 | Math & Science in ECE | Online | TN eCampus | 52467 | |||||
| 2390-R50 | Creative Development | Online | TN eCampus | 52468 | |||||
The following are the reccomended sections for required courses. Please contact the TECTA office if you would like to register for a section not listed below.
CDA Courses
| Course #- Section # | Course Name | Meeting Times | Meeting Location | CRN # for Registration | |||||
| 1310-R50 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | Online | TN eCampus | 50164 | |||||
| 2310-R50 | Safe, Healthy Learning Environments | Online | Tn eCampus | 50165 | |||||
| 2315-R50 | Early Childhood Curriculum | Online | Tn eCampus | 50166 |
Summer 2024 Semester
- New students must attend a Tuition Assistance meeting to be eligible for funding.
- NSCC & COSCC Students, please return your Summer voucher packets to the TECTA at APSU office via email or fax no later than Friday, May 10th, 2024.
- email to: tecta@apsu.edu or fax to: 931-221-7585
- APSU Students: Please contact the TECTA office by April 1st to discuss funding options.
Incomplete packets cannot be accepted. If you need assistance with your packet, please contact our office prior to the voucher day deadline - we are here to help!
Fall 2024 Semester
- New students must attend a Tuition Assistance meeting to be eligible for funding.
- APSU Students: Please contact the TECTA office by June 1st to discuss funding options.
- NSCC Students, please return your voucher packets to the TECTA at APSU office in person on one of the following dates:
- Wednesday, August 7th from 12PM - 7PM
- Thursday, August 8th from 12PM - 7PM
- COSCC students, please email or fax your packet to our office no later than 5PM on Friday, August 9th.
Incomplete packets cannot be accepted. If you need assistance with your packet, please contact our office prior to the voucher day deadline - we are here to help!
Use the links below to access the voucher packet for your college.
This Project is funded by the Center of Excellence for Learning Sciences at