Accepted Students
Congratulations on being accepted to Rocket Kids!
Please complete the following requirements before you depart for your Rocket Kids
destination.
Paperwork Process
See below for information for obtaining CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFICATION, FINGERPRINTING,
and PASSPORTS at each training site.
The University of Toledo
CPR/First Aid Certification
Need to Know: Register for Adult and Pediatrics CPR/First Aid/AED. This has an online and in-person
skills portion. You need to complete both.
Cost: $100 - $110
Questions: If the available dates do not work for you, please contact Rocket Kids staff at 419-530-7258
or
RocketKids@UToledo.edu.
Fingerprinting
Location: UToledo Police Department, 3333 Dorr Street, Toledo, Ohio (Check with Rocket Kids
staff for Rocket Kids fingerprinting night.)
Cost: $25 for 3 fingerprint cards (Ask an RK member which cards you need.)
Passport
Location: UToledo, Center for International Studies and Programs (CISP), Snyder Memorial Room
1000 (Call 419-530-4229 for an appointment or check with an RK member to schedule.)
New Passport Requirements: Bring a check or money order,
DS-11 Form, birth certificate and state ID, passport photos (CISP will take photos)
Renewal Passport Requirements: Bring a check or money order,
DS-82 Form, most recent passport, updated passport photos (CISP will take photos)
Recommendations: Fill out the form online and then print. If handwriting, use BLACK ink. Do not sign
until you are with the passport agent.
Cost: You must purchase an expedited passport for $190. If purchased through UToledo, the
$30 processing fee will be covered.
Indiana State University
CPR/First Aid Certification
Need to Know: Register for Adult and Pediatrics CPR/First Aid/AED. This has an online and in-person
skills portion. You need to complete both.
Cost: Check with RK staff about waiving the cost.
Fingerprinting
Need to Know: Bring your state ID. Ask for fingerprinting ink state and federal cards.
Cost: $10 per card. You need to purchase 2 cards. Cost may vary depending on how many cards
you need based on previous living locations. (Ask an RK member which cards you need.)
Passport
New Passport Requirements: Bring a check or money order,
DS-11 Form, birth certificate and state ID, passport photos
Renewal Passport Requirements: Bring a check or money order,
DS-82 Form, most recent passport, updated passport photos
Recommendations: Fill out the form online and then print. If handwriting, use BLACK ink. Do not sign
until you are with the passport agent.
Cost: You must purchase an expedited passport for $190.
San Diego State University
CPR/First Aid Certification
Location: Find upcoming certification classes in your area through the
Red Cross website.
Need to Know: Register for Adult and Pediatrics CPR/First Aid/AED. This has an online and in-person
skills portion. You must take a course that contains both.
Cost: $60 - $126 (varies by location)
Fingerprinting
Location: Alive Scan + Ink, 2707 Garnet Ave, #3. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended.
Need to Bring: state ID and provided fingerprint cards
Cost: $23 per card. You will need 4 cards. Cost may vary depending on how many cards you
need based on previous living locations. (Ask an RK member which cards you need.)
Passport
New Passport Requirements: Bring a check or money order,
DS-11 Form, birth certificate and state ID, passport photos (CISP will take photos)
Renewal Passport Requirements: Bring a check or money order,
DS-82 Form, most recent passport, updated passport photos
Recommendations: Fill out the form online and then print. If handwriting, use BLACK ink. Do not sign
until you are with the passport agent.
Cost: You must purchase an expedited passport for $190.
Remote Universities
CPR/First Aid Certification
Location: Find upcoming certification classes in your area through the
Red Cross website.
Need to Know: Register for Adult and Pediatrics CPR/First Aid/AED. This has an online and in-person
skills portion. You must take a course that contains both.
Cost: $50 - $125 (varies by location)
Fingerprinting
Location: Check your university police station, local police station, local fingerprinting
agency or facility.
Need to Bring: state ID, ask for state and federal covered cards, ink prints and diginal scanning
onto both cards are both accepted.
Cost: Varies depending on how many cards you need based on previous living locations. You
need to purchase two cards. (Ask an RK member which cards you need.)
Passport
Location: Local post office, local library, your university's study abroad or passport office
New Passport Requirements: Bring a check or money order,
DS-11 Form, birth certificate and state ID, passport photos
Renewal Passport Requirements: Bring a check or money order,
DS-82 Form, most recent passport, updated passport photos (CISP will take photos)
Recommendations: Fill out the form online and then print. If handwriting, use BLACK ink. Do not sign
until you are with the passport agent.
Cost: You must purchase an expedited passport for $190.
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Expenses
You will receive an email from Rocket Kids when it is time to pay for uniforms, credit
hours, and insurance.
Uniforms:
Every student must purchase one Mandatory Uniform Package. A uniform package includes
the following:
3 t-shirts, 1 pullover, 1 pair of joggers, 2 pair of shorts, one hip pack, one name
tag, and one lanyard.
If you would like to add additional items, choose each additional desired item from
the list.
To purchase uniforms, go to
Insurance
All students are required to purchase travel insurance through UToledo's carrier.
To purchase insurance, go to
Credit hours
Students pay $500 toward their 12 credit hours. The payment is broken into two payments.
Tuition Down Payment and Tuition Balance. Tuition Down Payment must be paid on receipt
of acceptance into the program. Both payments must be paid before the student departs
for their Rocket Kids destination.
Pay the Tuition Down Payment and Tuition Balance in
Tuition Payment Instructions
1. Log into your myUT account at myut.utoledo.edu.
2. Click the yellow "Student" tab.
3. On the left side of the screen, under “My Toolkit” go to the bolded section titled
“My Accounts” and click on “View/Pay Bill (e-statement).”
4. At the top in the blue bar select "Deposits."
5. Click on the drop-down menu that says "Select Term" and choose "Spring 2024" then hit the "Select" button next to the drop-down menu.
6. Then a new drop-down menu should appear to the right that says "Select Deposit Payment." Click on it and choose "Deposit Rocket Kids." Then hit the "Select" button next to the drop-down menu.
7. In the payment amount box, enter the amount you wish to pay. You must make at
least a $100 deposit, but you can pay the full $500 tuition payment now if you would
like.
8. Press the blue "Continue" button and follow the steps to finish making your payment.
Uniforms
Rocket Kids T-Shirts
Rocket Kids Pullovers
Rocket Kids Joggers
Rocket Kids Shorts--Women's
Rocket Kids Shorts--Men's
Rocket Kids Hip Pack
Courses*
CYS 1010 – Leadership and Best Practices in Child and Youth Programming
This course is a practical exploration of the principles, methods, procedures, and
skills needed for the development and implementation of child and/or youth programs.
Students will be prepared to intern in an established child and/or youth development
program upon completion of the course. (Course offered in pre-departure training.)
CYS 1020 - Studies in Child and Youth Learning and Development
This course is an introductory exploration of the content and context associated with
an established early childhood and/or youth development program. This course includes
practice in modern teaching procedures, construction and use of classroom instructional
materials, analysis of the teaching learning process, meeting the needs of diverse
learners, classroom supervision, and community relations. (Course offered in the
field.)
CYS 1030 : Field Experience in Child Development Centers/Youth Services
This course is a supervised leadership experience within a child and/or youth development
internship program. Students who complete this course are prepared to work with children
and/or youth in a variety of educational and non-educational domestic and international
settings. Practical field-based assignments encourage students to reflect upon their
experience as part of the development of interpersonal, cross-cultural, and leadership
skills. (Course offered in the field.)
*Your instructors will provide more course information.
Access to this resource will be available during pre-departure training.
