How To Apply for the CDA Voucher

Go to papdregistry.org.  

Click Login in the top right corner.

Enter your email address and password, then click Login. 

Once you have submitted your profile, you will have access to the Financial Assistance section located on the left-hand menu.  

NOTE: Before applying, make sure you meet all the requirements and have the required documentation prior to accessing the Financial Assistance section and begin the CDA Assessment Voucher Application. 

Click Apply for Financial Assistance.

Click CDA Assessment Voucher and click Continue.

Click Review next to each to make all necessary updates, then click Save/Confirm, OK, for each section. If you are unable to complete all steps at once, you can return and finish later. 

Here are brief instructions for each item; continue reading the document for detailed steps. 

• Information 
  • Update as needed. 
• Employment 
  • Answer questions and update as needed. Please confirm that your PD Registry profile has the correct employment start date, position and hours worked per week. 
• CDA Assessment Voucher 
  • Complete the required information and upload the following documentation:  
    • Completed Application – The application can be completed on the CDA Council (cdacouncil.org) website with a “Checkout” Application Status. See example. 
    • Employer Attestation Form – This form should be completed by the Director/Owner of your current employer. This form is not required for CTE students. 
    • DHS Certificate of Compliance – This should be obtained from the Director/Owner of your current employer. 
    • Pennsylvania Early Childhood Education Professional Development Commitment Form – This form serves as a statement to explain the requirements of participation and an attestation to receiving funding. 
  • If you are unable to upload documents, please fax supporting documentation to 717-213-0585 or email it to pakeyvoucherprogram@pakeys.org.
  • For more details on what’s needed, go to pakeys.org/cda-voucher. 

Answer questions and make sure employment information is correct. 

Click Confirm 

Click OK 

Complete all required questions.

Upload the required documentation.

Click +File and select your saved file from your computer or device– submit documents as .pdf or .jpg file type.

Select a File type from the dropdown. 

Click Save.

Click OK.

Click Save/Confirm.

Click OK.

Click Submit Application once all sections are reviewed and confirmed.

Read the CDA Assessment Voucher Terms and Conditions and check I attest and agree to all of the above. 

Click Continue.

Submit application by clicking Yes. Click OK.