Merit FAQ 27

You may receive STARS credit for college coursework that is taken directly from the early childhood department of an accredited institution of higher education. Each quarter credit is accepted for 10 STARS hours; each semester credit is accepted for 15 STARS hours. To request that this information be added to your continuing education training history, please send a signed request to DCYF that includes your STARS ID, a copy of your transcripts, and an official course description. Your transcripts must include your name, the college/university name, dates of courses completed and credits earned. Official descriptions can include copies of the course catalog or a course syllabus; handwritten descriptions are not accepted.