SEEPD Stipend Process and Timeline

1

Application Period: June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026  

  • Login to the CA ECE Workforce Registry and submit a SEEPD Application (Please take time to review the application guide for step-by-step instructions)
  • After the application is submitted, a confirmation email will be sent to the applicant (if you do not receive this email, please reach out to the SEEPD team at [email protected])
  • A SEEPD team member will review the application information including employment, verified documents on file, and program eligibility
  • All required documentation must be uploaded to the CA Workforce Registry no later than June 30, 2026. NOTE: Transcript/coursework verification takes up to 6 weeks

 

2

Initial Review Period: July 1 – August 14, 2026

  • An approval or denial email with a projection of your stipend amount will be sent after the application period closes.
    If approved, we will verify that all W-9 information is on file and matches the registry information.

 

3

Appeals Submission Period: August 17, 2026 – August 24, 2026 

  • Applicants will have an opportunity to appeal if they believe their stipend projection amount to be incorrect.
  • Applicants will be notified by email with their projected stipend amount instructions to submit an appeal. The appeal will be an electronic submission.

 

4

Appeals Review and Determination Process: August 25, 2026 – September 4, 2026

DEC will review all appeals and notify applicants by email for final approval or denial by September 4, 2026.

 

5

Stipend Disbursement: Fall 2026 

Stipends will be issued on or before October 31, 2026. Once the stipend check is printed and sent, we will send an email notifying the applicant that their check is on the way.