Childhood Education Program at SUNY Plattsburgh - Financial Assistance

Childhood Education Program

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• About Childhood Education
• Careers in Childhood Education
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• Childhood Education Major
• Childhood Education Master's
• Latin American Studies for the Professions Program
• Certification Requirements
• Reciprocal Certification Agreements
• Suggested Course Sequence for Major Program
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Financial Assistance

Financial Aid and Scholarships for Education Majors

Overview

The Financial Aid Office at Plattsburgh State processes over $31 million in financial assistance each academic year. Aid is offered from federal, state, institutional and private programs. In order to be determined for financial aid eligibility, including student loans, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) once each year.

For more information information on financial aid opportunities at Plattsburgh State, please visit the Financial Aid Office website.

Scholarships

The Departments of Educational Studies and Services have a number of scholarships available to both undergraduate and graduate education majors.

Undergraduate applications for scholarships are generally due in the Departments of Educational Studies and Services Administrative Office (Room 302 Sibley) in March of each year.

Requirements:
Plan to stop by the office in early February for more information and an application form. To qualify, undergraduate students must meet the following qualifications:

1. be enrolled as an education major with at least a junior standing,
2. have completed at least 30 hours on the Plattsburgh State campus by May,
3. have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, and
4. demonstrate potential for leadership in education.

Graduate Fellowships

Melissa Lahtinen Penfield Fellowship

Applications for the Melissa Lahtinen Penfield Fellowship can be obtained by contacting Departments of Educational Studies and Services Administrative Office (518) 564-2122 in the early fall for more information.

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

Contact Information for Undergraduate Programs

If you would like to learn more about undergraduate programs in childhood education (B.S.Ed.) at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:

Denise Simard, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Teacher Education Unit
Program Area Coordinator, B.S.Ed. Undergraduate Programs
Office Location: Sibley Hall 202
Phone: (518) 564-5111
Fax: (518) 564-2149
E-mail: simardda@plattsburgh.edu

Jean Mockry , M.S.Ed., C.A.S.

Lecturer, Teacher Education Unit
Program Leader, Childhood Education
Office Location: Sibley Hall 418
Phone: (518) 564-5137
Fax: (518) 564-2149
E-mail: jean.mockry@plattsburgh.edu

Jessica Chase

Secretary
Phone: (518) 564-2125
E-mail: chaseja@plattsburgh.edu

Contact Information for Graduate Programs

If you would like to learn more about graduate programs in childhood education (M.S.T.) at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:

Robert Ackland, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Teacher Education Unit
Program Area Coordinator, M.S.T. Graduate Programs
Office Location: Sibley 314
Phone: (518) 564-5131
Fax: (518) 564-2149
E-mail: Robert.Ackland@plattsburgh.edu

Bethanne DelGaudio, M.A.

Director of Graduate Advising and Teacher Certification
Office Location: Sibley 302A
Phone: (518) 564-2124
Fax: (518) 564-2149
E-mail: bethanne.delgaudio@plattsburgh.edu

Donna Vanderhoff

Secretary
Phone: (518) 564-2123
E-mail: Donna.Vanderhoff@plattsburgh.edu