
The Rising STARS Tuition Assistance Program pays 95% of tuition costs and fees for eligible college coursework taken by early learning professionals, with a maximum benefit of $8,000 per individual each fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). Tuition costs and fees net of other funding sources such as scholarships, stipends, discounts or grants (except the Pell Grant) are used to determine the amount of assistance. It is recommended completed applications be submitted at least four weeks prior to the start of the course, or prior to the tuition due date, whichever is first.
NOTE: As of July 1, 2020, the Rising STARS Tuition Assistance program no longer funds degree programs including Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Teacher Certification coursework.
- For approved coursework, individuals will receive 95% of tuition costs and fees net of other funding sources for approved coursework up to eighteen (18) credits.
- Email pakeyvoucherprogram@pakeys.org for more information about book reimbursement and facility stipends.
To be eligible for funding consideration, applicants must meet all the following requirements:
*NOTE: Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee funding.
The following documents must be submitted with your application. Incomplete applications or those submitted with missing documents may result in delayed or rejected funding.
NOTE: Email pakeyvoucherprogram@pakeys.org for more information about book reimbursement and facility stipends.
If you meet the eligibility requirements and have gathered all the required documentation, complete the application for the Rising STARS Tuition Assistance (RSTA) program in Pennsylvania’s Professional Development (PD) Registry (papdregistry.org).
Directions on how to apply are available at pakeys.org/apply-rsta.
All documentation should be submitted digitally with the application by email at pakeyvoucherprogram@pakeys.org or via fax to 717-213-0585.
pakeyvoucherprogram@pakeys.org
800-284-6031