Erikson Institute is a graduate school located in Chicago, Illinois that prepares early childhood professionals to help children reach their full potential and to support families. It supports stressed parents and helps them build their strengths, enhances math education in preschools and kindergarten. The Institute works to address infant and early childhood mental health needs and studies early childhood programs to understand what works and why.

Erikson provides online learning and its distance learning programs are designed to fit into individuals' busy life. Its online learning offers quality preparation individuals can get to teach and care for young children. Online programs focus on how a child learns and grows; build relationships and create community. The Institute offers the latest distance learning technologies and popular collaboration and networking tools, plus all the user-friendly support students need to get the most out of their courses.

Admissions
Erikson Institute uses a rolling admission system and it will continue to accept applications until all spaces have been filled. But some programs have application deadlines. The Institute encourages everyone to apply several months before the start of is/her desired program. Admission advisors will help individuals with application process and answer all their questions.

Financial Aid
Most students at Erikson receive financial assistance in the form of need-based grants, student loans, competitive scholarships, and fellowships. Eligible students may also qualify for low-interest federal student loans to help cover tuition, living costs and other education-related expenses.