EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT GRANT
WHAT IS THE GRANT?
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
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Current Provider Agency Staff OR Independent Providers
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Must have at least 6 months of experience in the DD field
WHAT CAN IT BE USED FOR?
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Post secondary education or College
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Tuition
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Books
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?
The reimbursement level will be determined by the service hours delivered in the six months prior to the reimbursement request.
Reimbursements will be offered as follows (based on DD work in past 6 months):
1-10 hours of service per week = up to $500 per calendar year
11-20 hours of service per week = up to $1000 per calendar year
21-30 hours of service per week = up to $1,500 per calendar year
31+ hours of service per week = up to $2,000 per calendar year
Other Requirements:
– Must maintain a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale if in college.
– Must attend an accredited institution of higher education.
– Submit a letter of recommendation from your employer/supervisor or from a parent/guardian of an individual you serve.
– Within one month of class completion, enclose a copy of your transcript along with proof of payment of tuition and/or books.
– An essay of at least 300 words indicating your contributions of the residents of Mercer County with developmental disabilities.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Grant requests should be submitted to:
Tarra Muhlenkamp, Medicaid Services Manager
4980 Mud Pike
Celina, Ohio 45822
If you have questions, she can be reached at 567-890-0215