The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), in collaboration with the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE), is encouraging those who work or have worked in early childhood education or childcare and who are interested in getting an additional degree or credential in the field to apply for the ECACE Scholarship. The scholarship can cover a student’s total cost of attendance (including tuition and fees, books, and room and board) and there is still funding available for the 2022-23 school year. Detailed information and a link to the 2022-23 scholarship application is now available on the ISAC website at https://www.isac.org/ECACEscholarship. Created to address the shortage of qualified early childhood educators and to build a strong, well-prepared workforce, the scholarship is designed to support and encourage current members of the early childhood education workforce who want to pursue either new credentials in the field or more advanced education for current associate degree-holders. To apply for the scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year, students should complete the 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) if they have not already done so, as well as the ECACE scholarship application and required documentation. Eligible students who are currently enrolled in a participating institution are encouraged to work with their financial aid advisor.