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As a PDO-sponsored student, you can access partner institutions of higher education and programs to earn a variety of credentials, an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education at no or very low cost!
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Professional Development Organization (PDO) at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is a Pennsylvania Department of Education grant-funded partnership among four PASSHE universities (Shippensburg, Commonwealth/Lock Haven University, East Stroudsburg, and PennWest/Edinboro) and other educational partners across 62 counties in the commonwealth.
By breaking down cost barriers that often make higher education out of reach, the ECEPDO@PASSHE makes higher education possible for many who care for our youngest citizens!
By providing no-cost/low-cost tuition and other learning supports to early childhood education students within the PDO, we are breaking down barriers to accessing educational credentials, ranging from certificates to college degrees. In turn, credentialed workers are better positioned for higher wages and are empowered with greater skills to provide the highest quality of care to young children.
Applicants must:
Note: Additional funding eligibility requirements, limitations, and considerations may apply. Please check with your PD Coordinator for guidance and DO NOT apply to a PDO-participating educational partner (university, college, community program) before speaking with your PD Coordinator.
Our goal is to make this as easy as possible for you! Our Professional Development (PD) Coordinators are eager to help you find the right partner to advance your education and career goals.
DO NOT apply to a PDO-participating educational partner (university, college, community program) before speaking with your PD Coordinator.
As a PDO-sponsored student, you can access partner institutions of higher education and programs to earn a variety of credentials, an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education at no or very low cost!