Mental Health Critical Need Reimbursement Program

Eligibility Requirements:

To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a full-time employee of a Delaware public school.
2. Enroll in a program approved by the Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals that leads to an eligible certification or professional license regulated by the Board.  Eligible certifications and/or licenses are:
   • Professional Counselor
   • Associate Counselor
   • Chemical Dependency Professional
   • Marriage & Family Therapist
   • Marriage & Family Associate
   • Art Therapist
   • Associate Art Therapist
3. Have successfully completed a credit-bearing course that leads to certification or licensure as a mental health services provider.
4. Achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (“C” or higher) in the completed course.
5. Sign a written agreement to continue working in a Delaware school for at least three (3) years after earning the certification or licensure.

To learn more about the Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals and application for licensure process, please visit: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/profcounselors/

Reimbursement Guidelines:

The program provides financial support for eligible coursework under these rules:

1. Applicants may request reimbursement for up to six (6) credits per academic year.
2. Proof of a course completion and a passing grade must be provided.
3. Reimbursement may be pro-rated and will not exceed the cost of tuition and fees at Delaware’s highest-cost public institution.
4. Payments are made directly to the eligible educational institution.

Application Procedures

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