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2027 NCSEA U Policy Forum Application

BEFORE BEGINNING THIS APPLICATION - Please be sure that you have started your agency's process for seeking approval for any program participation or travel. You can download the Supervisor Approval Form, which is also linked toward the end of the application.

Please read and answer all of the questions below to submit your 2027 NCSEA U Application.

The 2027 NCSEA U program will be held in conjunction with the NCSEA 2027 Policy Forum in Washington, DC. The Policy Forum is scheduled for February 2-5, 2027 with the NCSEA U classes beforehand on February 1 and 2. As a reminder, those selected as participants for NCSEA U are required to attend the 2027 Policy Forum, in addition to NCSEA U.

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Final Submission Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2027 at 2pm ET.
1.Applicant Details(Required.)
2.Is this your first time applying for NCSEA U?(Required.)
3.How long have you been involved in Child Support Services?(Required.)
4.Employment Information: (Choose one or more)(Required.)
5.How do you define advocacy?(Required.)
6.Please describe your role in your organization and how attending this program will fit into your current role or responsibilities OR if you have no previous experience in this area, why would participating in NCSEA U at Policy Forum be beneficial to you/your organization?(Required.)
7.What leadership skills are you hoping to gain or enhance by attending NCSEA U? How are you hoping NCSEA U will help you grow as leader in your agency?(Required.)
8.Supervisor Support and Signature - Please download the NCSEA U Supervisor Form. If unable to upload, please email to brianna.nesbitt@ncsea.org
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9.I understand the requirements for NCSEA U. I have read the NCSEA U Program Eligibility website and understand my responsibilities if enrolled in the program. I understand that I must register for the 2027 NCSEA Policy Forum and pay the separate NCSEA U registration fee to participate. My supervisor and IV-D/Agency Director support my enrollment, as the signature above signifies. (Required.)
10.Travel Permissions(Required.)
11.By applying to NCSEA U 2027:

-You are interested in participating in a series of unique learning opportunities which focus on current trends in Child Support policy, advocacy, and leadership and best practices initiatives that make a transformative impact on the IV-D program

-You are a leader or emerging leader in the child support community, dedicated to enhancing the performance and service levels of your organization, particularly in the areas of policy and advocacy, as well as your own professional development

-You are committed to attending 6 classes to complete the NCSEA U course, which may occur virtually, in-person or a combination of both. Below is an outline, plus networking functions:

-1-2 pre-conference and one post-conference virtual class

-Virtual and/or on-site classes conducted immediately ahead of the 2027 NCSEA Policy Forum in Washington D.C. (Required.)
12.NCSEA U Enrollment Requirements

Applications and any required documents must be submitted by Friday, October 30 at 2pm ET. All applications will be reviewed by the NCSEA U Committee and selections made based off numerous qualifying criteria including, but not limited to:

  • Date of application receipt
  • Number of applicants from same agency/organization (determination/selection by director/supervisor if multiple applicants from same agency/organization)
  • NCSEA Membership type – Agency or Individual
  • Travel status/approval
Applicants must commit to attend the entire course of classes being offered as outlined above and have the acknowledgement and support of their Supervisor/Director and IV-D/Agency Director.

Participants must register for the 2027 NCSEA Policy Forum and NCSEA U.

Participation in NCSEA U will be limited to 25 students, ensuring participants the opportunity to learn and work with fellow child support professionals sharing common interests and challenges. NCSEA members (employees of organization members as well as individual members) will be given preference in the selection process.

Selected participants will be notified of their enrollment via email no later than Monday, November 16. A group of 25 candidates will be selected, along with two (2) alternates.

If an accepted individual advises NCSEA that they did not receive the appropriate travel approval, and must withdraw from NCSEA U, the first alternate will be advised of their participation. If the alternates are unable to attend a spot becomes vacant, the committee will return to the original applicant pool.

Further withdrawals will be handled as described above, with Friday, December 18, 2026 the last date for new participants to be added to the 2027 NCSEA U class. Registration fees for withdrawals after December 18, 2026 will not be refunded.(Required.)