Financial Aid for RIE Nurturing Nanny™
If you feel unable to afford the cost of the RIE® Nurturing Nanny course, please consider these options:
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1. Talk to your nanny-family - If you are currently employed, you should absolutely speak to your current nanny-family about being reimbursed for the course, especially if you are taking the course on their request. This family--and their child--will benefit greatly from your experience in the course. Many employers are willing to pay half or all of your tuition. If you feel unsure about asking, check out this article on the topic.
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2. Talk to your friends and family - Learning about RIE is a sound investment in your future career. Many families are seeking nannies who are familiar with this approach, and it is common for them to pay RIE-trained nannies $5-$10 more per hour. If you talk to your friends and family about the course and the financial barrier to attending, you may find that they are interested in supporting you by paying for a portion of your tuition.
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3. Consider paying in installments - Your tuition can be pain in the form of installments. You do not need to fill out the financial aid form to pay in installments, just fill out the (shorter) contact form. Installments are non-refundable and must all be paid before your course starts. Typically, installments are divided into equal payments, one for each month leading up to the course. You can help decide the schedule.
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4. Consider Peaceful Learning's offer - Peaceful Learning Alternative Nanny agency has generously offered to compensate nannies for the cost of this course if you are later (at any point in your career), placed with a full-time family through their agency. All you have to do is mention Respectful Caregiving and this course during your application process to be eligible.
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5. Apply for a scholarship - Usually there are two partial needs-based scholarships available per course, although this varies depending on how much has been contributed to the Scholarship Fund and current enrollment. Unfortunately, this is rarely enough to cover the amount of scholarship requests, which is why it is helpful to explore the above options before applying.
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Thank you for helping to make it possible for many nannies to take the course!