2025 ECE PDO Application

The PDO Funding Application has moved! You can find the application HERE. If you are a PDO student participating in an AA or BA coursework, you will also need to submit your redetermination application HERE.
If you have any questions or experience any difficulties, please email us at pdoeligibility@phmc.org.

To be eligible for PDO funding, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Residency: You must be a Pennsylvania resident.
Employment: You must be a current employee at a certified childcare program for a minimum of 3 months. If you are newly hired, you must demonstrate a 6-month employment history in childcare.
Work Hours: You must work a minimum of 25 hours per week directly in a certified child care program.
Salary Limits: Your salary can not exceed $21.63 per hour if you are a child care teacher, assistant teacher, or aide and can not exceed $25.00 per hour if you are a childcare director.
Educational Goals: You are interested in pursuing coursework at a participating college leading to an Associate (AA) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Academic Performance: Maintain a GPA and course grades that meet transfer requirements. A personalized plan will be developed for participants who do not meet these requirements.

Eligibility requirements are available at: https://ecepdo.phmc.org/programs

Once your application is submitted, an ECE PDO team member will reach out to you.