If your family is in need of a scholarship to help with preschool tuition, a Pathway I Early Learning Scholarship application must be completed and submitted directly to the Families First of Minnesota office in Rochester Minnesota.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Families First of Minnesota communicates directly with families, they do not provide application status or scholarship award information directly to Circle of Friends Preschool.  Be sure to keep our office updated on the progress of your application and the award status.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR AN EARLY LEARNING SCHOLARSHIP?

To apply for a Pathway I – Early Learning Scholarship, the legal guardian of the child must follow these steps:

1. Print and complete the application.  Please be sure that all required areas have been completed and the application has been signed in ink.  Electronic signatures will not be accepted.
2. Include required proof of income either Option 1 or Option 2, listed on the application.  The application will be returned if appropriate documents are not provided.
3. Submit your original application to the Families First office in-person or by mail to:  Families First of Minnesota |  Early Learning Scholarships  |  126 Woodlake Drive SE  |  Rochester, MN 55904
   (Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered for a scholarship)

If you have questions about this application or scholarship program, please contact Families First of Minnesota directly: 1-888-450-2773 (Carver, Dakota and Scott County residents). 
List of Area Administrators and eligibility criteria

Sliding tuition scale is available and is based on your family size and income level. Please click here to see if your family qualifies.