Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More. >
Created in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), The Pennsylvania Key implements the work and supports the policies developed and managed by OCDEL. Learn More. >Administered by the Pennsylvania Key on behalf of the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), the Rising STAR Tuition Assistance (RSTA) program covers a portion of tuition costs and fees for early childhood educators and professionals enrolled in eligible college coursework.
The Pennsylvania Key CDA Assessment Fee Voucher Program supplies payment for the CDA Assessment Fee that is required to complete the CDA Assessment process. The full CDA Assessment Fee of $425 is paid directly to the Council for Professional Recognition. This program does not reimburse individuals.
The Pennsylvania Key also offers a voucher for $125 to cover an individual’s CDA Renewal Fee.
In order to be eligible for funding consideration, applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements:
Applicants must meet ONE of these:
The following documents must be submitted with your application. Incomplete applications or those submitted with missing documents may result in delayed or rejected funding.
Beginning July 1, 2019, all applications for the CDA Voucher will be submitted and reviewed in Pennsylvania’s PD Registry. No paper applications will be processed. Click the Learn How button for an in-depth tipsheet.
pakeysvoucherprogram@pakeys.org
1-844-569-7253