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Pennsylvania EITC & OSTC Scholarships Guide 2026–2027
Pennsylvania's EITC and OSTC programs fund tuition for income-eligible students at private schools through SGOs. No fixed statewide award amount.
At a glance
Amount per student
Varies (SGO-determined)
Tax-Credit Scholarship
Application window
Spring
Apply through an approved Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO). No statewide award amount — SGOs determine scholarship sizes from available funds.
Status
Active
Enacted 2001 / 2012
Program Type
Tax-Credit Scholarship
Status
Active
Award Amount
Varies (SGO-determined)
Enacted
2001 / 2012
Administrator
PA Department of Community and Economic Development
Application Window
Spring
Eligibility
Income-eligible students (varies by program).
What the money can be used for
- Tuition
See our full eligible-expenses guide for the gray areas (technology caps, transportation, religious instruction, family-member compensation).
How to apply
- Confirm eligibility. Income-eligible students (varies by program).
- Gather documents. Use the current official checklist from PA Department of Community and Economic Development for the exact proof of residency, guardianship, enrollment, income, or other documentation that applies to your eligibility category.
- Open the application. PA Department of Community and Economic Development runs the program; applications typically open spring.
- Follow the official calendar. Deadlines, priority rules, and funding availability vary by program and year — confirm the current calendar with the administrator before relying on it.
Editorial notes
Pennsylvania’s program was enacted in 2001 / 2012. Award amounts and eligibility thresholds are reviewed each legislative session; we re-verify each state page on a rolling cadence and date-stamp the last review. See our methodology page for details. The final word on eligibility, deadlines, and approved providers is always the state administrator — verify with the PA Department of Community and Economic Development before spending.
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Last verified July 31, 2026 by The School Choice Index Editorial Team. Not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify with PA Department of Community and Economic Development before applying or spending.