Jul 26, 2017 2 min read

Community Foundation of Greene County is accepting prekindergarten scholarship applications for the 2017-18 school year.

Parents of Greene County children who attend approved prekindergarten programs can apply for a scholarship to help with tuition costs.

The pre-k scholarships are made possible by contributions to the Community Foundation of Greene County from businesses participating in the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.

EITC pre-k sponsors for 2017/-18 are First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Greene County and Highmark. Scholarships are paid directly to an approved preschool provider or private school.

Deadline to apply is Aug. 21.

Application forms are available on the CFGC website at http://www.cfgcpa.org/pre-kindergarten-scholarships/ as well as from an approved preschool provider.

While eligibility is based on income, the guidelines are generous to provide scholarships for moderate- and low-income families.

Household income, which includes the salaries of all adults living in the house, must not exceed $77,648, with an additional $15,530 for each dependent child, as defined by the IRS. This means a family with one child can earn up to $93,178 to be eligible.

Eligible children must live in Greene County and be at least 3 years old by Aug. 21. Children must be registered for preschool before applying for a scholarship. Participating preschool programs include Building Blocks Preschool, Greene Valley Christian School, Calvary Chapel Preschool, Christian Sandbox Preschool, Here Wee Grow Preschool, Nanny’s Creative Learning Center, Open Door Christian Preschool, Rainbow’s End Learning Center and St. Ann Catholic Church Preschool.

For more information, call the Community Foundation at 724-627-2010 or email cfgcpa@gmail.com.