News

January 2019
T.E.A.C.H. Funding Update for 2019!
PACCA has filled all available T.E.A.C.H. scholarship slots for the upcoming Winter and Spring 2019 semesters.  As a result all new eligible applicants will be wait listed until additional funding becomes available.  PLEASE NOTE:  Current recipients will continue to receive funding for the remainder of this fiscal year.  

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is deeply committed to investing in the early care and education workforce's educational attainment.  OCDEL's tuition assistance funds both the T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship (administered by PACCA) and Rising STARS (administered by the PA Key) programs. Although OCDEL expanded funding for T.E.A.C.H. and Rising Stars this fiscal year, the demand for scholarships has steadily increased over the new investments.  

To help students still enroll for the Spring 2019 semester, OCDEL has indicated that any T.E.A.C.H. applicant who is eligible, but waiting for funding can apply for Rising STARS Tuition Assistance (through the PA Key) in the interim.  Applicants can apply for tuition assistance for semester(s) occurring between now and June 30, 2019.  PACCA will notify the PA Key of any eligible T.E.A.C.H applicants waiting for funding; the PA Key will then grant those applicants access to the Rising STARS Tuition Assistance application via an e-mail sent through the PD Registry.  
 
IMPORTANT:  This temporary access to Rising STARS Tuition Assistance will only be made available to individuals who have applied to T.E.A.C.H. and who are eligible, but wait listed for funding.  Any staff interested in applying for T.E.A.C.H. for upcoming semesters, should still submit an application ASAP.  Submitting an application helps PACCA to demonstrate the need for scholarships and make the case for additional funding from new sources.  It also helps students to arrange for their financial assistance needs prior to their desired semester.

For more information on how to apply for T.E.A.C.H. or to download a scholarship application, click here.  If you have questions or need more information, please contact a T.E.A.C.H. Counselor at teachinfo@pacca.org or (717) 657-9000.  

November 2017
Apply NOW for the Spring 2018 semester!
Winter hasn’t even arrived yet, but Spring 2018 semesters will begin in just about two months. If you are interested in starting college classes for January 2018 - NOW is the time to get started! Colleges and universities will close for winter break in approximately 4-6 weeks. Be sure to contact a college advisor immediately, so you can complete the admissions process and register for classes before January.

Visit https://www.pacca.org/how_to_apply.php to download a T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship application.  Or contact our office and speak to a Scholarship Counselor about next steps.  We are here to help you get started on reaching your educational goals!  You can reach our staff at (717) 657-9000 or teachinfo@pacca.org. 

August 2016
Pennsylvania Restores Public Funds to T.E.A.C.H.