Application Deadline for PK & SO
 August 31, 2013

                          
                                                                                                                                Deadline July 31, 2013

                                           How to Apply for PK & SO Scholarship.

Please choose the correct application.

1.   Verify that your family qualifies under the state guidelines.               
2.   Verify that the school your child attends is listed as a participating school
3.   Complete all required fields including signature.
4.   Include supporting documentation (COPIES of the first two pages of the 2011 1040, 1040A, or
      1040EZ U.S. Individual Income Tax Return of the person claiming the child.
    
     -  If the child for whom you are requesting scholarship is not listed as a dependent on your 1040
        you must submit the Individual Tax Return of the person claiming the child.

     -  If you do not file a tax return you must submit Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support,
        or Food Stamp documentation listing the child as a dependent.

5.  Include a non-refundable application fee of $25.00 payable to The Children's Scholarship Fund
     of Pennsylvania.


                                      How to Apply for an OS Scholarship

1.   Verify that the school you wish to attend is listed as a participating school in the Opportunity
      Scholarship program (www.newpa.com).
2.   Write legibly.
3.   Complete all fields.
4.   Include supporting documentation (COPIES of first two pages of 2012 1040, or 1040A, U.S.
      Individual Income Tax Return.

      -  If the child for whom you are requesting scholarship is not listed as a dependent on your
         1040 you must submit the Individual Income Tax Return of the person claiming the child.

      -  If you do not file a tax return you must submit, Social Security/ Disabiltiy Income, Welfare,
         or Food Stamp documentation listing the child as a dependent. Include a signed and dated
         letter stating why you do not file.

5.   Include a non-refundable application fee of $25.00 payable to The Children’s Scholarship Fund
      of PA.
6.   Include a copy of the letter you received from the low-achieving school.
7.   Sign application and mail along with required documentation to P.O. Box 855, Clarion, PA 16214
      by the July 31, 2013 deadline. Unsigned or incomplete applications cannot be processed.
      Application can be faxed to 814-226-9582.

Pennsylvania State Income Guidelines
for all EITC Programs

Families with one child and a household income of $75,000 or less qualify.
An income allowance of $15,000 is allowed for each additional child and dependent member of the household.

Examples:

1 parent & 1 child                Household income of $75,000 or less
2 parents & 1 child              Household income of $90,000 or less
2 parents & 2 children          Household income of $105,000 or less

-  Scholarships are awarded for children in Preschool through 12th Grade
-  Recipients must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania    
-  Recipients must attend a school within the Commonwealth
        

If  you would like information detailing how your school can participate with our fund, click the following link.  The Children's Scholarship Fund of Pennsylvania