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NOTE: Once determined eligible, the parent will be given 12 months (52 weeks) of child care. On-line computer courses from an accredited college or university that count as credit hours leading to a degree are acceptable courses for post-secondary education. Distance education/on-line courses may be countable under limited circumstances. NOTE: Schools offering distance education must be accredited by one of the following: South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) if located in South Carolina Department of Education of any other state in which the program is located US Department of Education. Vocational educational training programs are provided by the following: • Employment and training providers contracted by SCDSS • Accredited vocational-technical schools • Certificate programs at accredited secondary, proprietary schools • Non-profit organizations • Secondary schools that offer vocational education • Post-secondary educational institutions • Accredited internet-based institutions offering distance learning intended to prepare the participant for specific occupations.

SELF-PACED/DISTANCE LEARNING An applicant may be in school or in a training program that is designed to allow them to complete their schooling or training at their own pace. Applicants enrolled in self-paced or distance learning programs will be approved only for part time care and for no more than 10 hours.

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Child Care Scholarship Policy Manual 60

NOTE: Once determined eligible, the parent will be given 12 months (52 weeks) of child care. On-line computer courses from an accredited college or university that count as credit hours leading to a degree are acceptable courses for post-secondary education. Distance education/on-line courses may be countable under limited circumstances. NOTE: Schools offering distance education must be accredited by one of the following: South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) if located in South Carolina Department of Education of any other state in which the program is located US Department of Education. Vocational educational training programs are provided by the following: • Employment and training providers contracted by SCDSS • Accredited vocational-technical schools • Certificate programs at accredited secondary, proprietary schools • Non-profit organizations • Secondary schools that offer vocational education • Post-secondary educational institutions • Accredited internet-based institutions offering distance learning intended to prepare the participant for specific occupations.

SELF-PACED/DISTANCE LEARNING An applicant may be in school or in a training program that is designed to allow them to complete their schooling or training at their own pace. Applicants enrolled in self-paced or distance learning programs will be approved only for part time care and for no more than 10 hours.