WDB: Financial Assistance

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15
Jan

Update on Foreign Degree Evaluation Reimbursements for Evaluations Received by December 31, 2025

Beginning February 2026, Foreign Degree Evaluation reimbursement applications will undergo review and processing. Approved payments will be issued by the end of February 2026.
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15
Jan

CDA Voucher Processing Update

Effective January 2026, CDA voucher applications will be finalized. Voucher codes are expected to be issued within 7–10 business days of approval.
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21
Nov

Rising STARS Tuition Assistance (RSTA)

The Rising STARS Tuition Assistance Program pays 95% of tuition costs and fees for eligible college coursework taken by early learning professionals for the Director and School-Age Professional Credentials.
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21
Nov

CDA Voucher Program

The Pennsylvania Key CDA Assessment Fee Voucher Program supplies payment for the CDA Assessment Fee that is required to complete the CDA Assessment process. It also offers a voucher for CDA Renewal Fee.
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21
Nov

Funding update for CDA Voucher and Rising STARS Tuition Assistance (RSTA)

The State Budget passed on November 12th. Once funding is received at the Pennsylvania Key, funding will be released to approved applicants seeking financial assistance. At this time, there is no specific time frame to anticipate funding, however, once received, funds will be distributed.
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