Educational Incentive Program
Apply for an EIP scholarship by visiting www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/mytraining/EIPAPP/preapp.aspx.
When requesting EIP funding, please request the full rate ($350). The early bird rate will be applied at the time of payment, if applicable.
Once your award has been approved in the EIP portal, please register for the conference online. Package A will not be available for on-site registration. If available, on-site registration prices (for packages B and C) will be at an increased rate.
Event ID: 48738
Trainer: Rachel Aulet-McGann
EIP Proof of Attendance: If you have an Aspire ID and include it in your registration, we will be able to track your workshop attendance in Aspire. And you can download your transcript/certificate from Aspire to provide as proof of attendance.
EIP Cancellation Policy: If you have been issued an EIP award and do not attend the conference (and have not cancelled by March 1), you are responsible for reimbursing EIP for your registration fees. You must cancel with both EIP and NYAEYC.
Carol Ely Scholarship
Students enrolled in a credit-bearing early education program at an accredited university can apply to receive a scholarship to attend the Annual Conference. You must be registered for the 2026 semester to be eligible.
Carol Ely joined the National Association for the Education of Young Children in 1961. She served as president for both the New York State affiliate and her local Rochester chapter. Carol wanted early childhood education students to have the experience of attending the NYAEYC Annual Conference. She felt that the excitement of being with colleagues in the profession, who are as enthused and committed to the care and education of young children is a critical component to their professional development. In recognition of her support of NYAEYC and early childhood students her family made a generous donation to implement the Carol K. Ely Student Scholarship Fund.
Criteria
Student must be an Early Childhood Major:
- Both full-time and part-time students are eligible
- Student identification required
Preferences given to students who:
- Are members of NYAEYC
- Are willing to volunteer for some portion of the conference
- Are willing to participate in the Student Poster Board Session (please reach out to Joan Buzick for more information)
- Are interested in attending both days
Online Carol Ely Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: February 21, 2026