ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Print this page to use as a guide as you move through the enrollment process. All forms you need for successfully completing the process are accessed by clicking on the links on this page.

NOTE: If you attended another college see Credit for Prior Learning.

Step 1: Apply to the College by completing an on-line application (click on "Apply Now"). There is a one-time application fee of $25 that must be paid with credit card when you submit your application. If you are using this eCDA program as part of your Associate Degree Program, identify the Early Childhood Associate Degree as your Major on your online application.

Step 2: If you are enrolling as an Associate Degree Major, and are applying for Financial Aid, click FUNDING. A Financial Aid Award Letter takes a minimum of 6-8 weeks for notification. 

                                PA Residents Only: Apply for T.E.A.C.H.

Step 3: Access, print, and complete a Credit Registration Form (click on "Credit Registration" on the Records Office Forms page) as follows:
 
            A. Complete all student information on the form.

            B. Print the Course Code and Section Number on the form using one of 
                the eCDA program selections below: 

                                                                                                                              

Start Date	End Date	Course Code	Section  #
3/5/2008	12/13/2008	EARL109	V5
6/9/2008	5/11/2009	EARL109	W2
8/25/2008	8/10/2009	EARL109	W3

            C. Sign the Credit Registration Form.

            D. Fax the completed/signed Credit Registration Form to the 
                 ECE Admissions Advisor at 610-861-4560.

Step 4:  After your Registration is complete, you will receive a Student Data Sheet in the mail.  The Student Data Sheet provides you with a Student ID #.  You will need the Student ID # to access the eCDA program.  This number is found in the upper right hand corner of the Student Data Sheet.  This number is NOT your social security number. 

     PLEASE NOTE:  If you register late (within 5 days of the start date of the 
        program) you may not receive your Student ID # in a timely manner.   

Step 5:  Click HERE to learn how and when to log-on to eCDA.  You must enter the course code EARL109 and Section # you select from above. You must also select the Session (Spring, Summer I, Summer II, Fall).

Step 6: Pay your tuition bill.

Step 7: If you are using the eCDA program as part of your course requirements for the Early Childhood Associate Degree you should schedule your NCC Placement Test(s) either before enrolling or during your first semester.

Step 8: Buy book on-line at www.teachingstrategies.com/eCDAbooks. You will select Preschool or Infant/Toddler.

         PLEASE NOTE:  If you register late (within 5 days of the start date of the 
            program) you may not receive your eCDA book in a timely manner.   

Step 9: Click HERE to order your CDA Application Packet.   Click on Textbooks and select eCDA from the drop down menu.  You will need the CDA Application Packet during the first week of the course.

Congratulations!  You are ready for eCDA.  To get familiar with how distance learning education works, click HERE.

We want to make your admissions and registration process as smooth as possible. If you have questions, please contact the ECE Admissions Advisor for assistance.