PASSHE Scholarship Program Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Universities
Commonwealth University of PA (Bloomsburg, Mansfield, and Lockhaven)
Cheyney University
East Stroudsburg University
Indiana University of PA
Kutztown University
Millersville University
Shippensburg University
Slippery Rock University
Westchester University
Penn West University (California, Edinboro, and Clarion)
Penn West Global
Eligible Commonwealth Agencies
Department of Aging
Department of Agriculture
Department of Banking and Securities
Department of Community and Economic Development
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Department of Corrections
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Department of Education
Department of Environmental Protection
Department of General Services
Department of Health
Department of Human Services
Department of Insurance
Department of Labor & Industry
Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
Department of Revenue
Department of State
Department of Transportation
Governor’s Office
Governor’s Office of Administration
Governor’s Office of General Counsel
Governor’s Office of the Budget
Lieutenant Governor’s Office
Office of State Inspector General
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
Pennsylvania Parole Board
Pennsylvania State Police
State Civil Service Commission
The Commonwealth and the PASSHE Foundation define “dependent” eligibility as the following:
Spouse
Employee’s natural child
Legally adopted child, including coverage during the adoption probationary period
Stepchild
Eligible foster child
Child for whom the employee is required to provide medical benefits
If any of the following dependent circumstances apply to you, please provide one of the approved documents below:
Spouse - Marriage Certificate
Children under age 26, including:
Employee’s natural child - Copy of Birth Certificate
Legally adopted child, including coverage during the adoption probationary period - Court Adoption Decree
Stepchild - Copy of marriage certificate and a birth certificate indicating that your spouse is the parent of the child
A child who is under the age of 18 and for whom you are the legal guardian or legal custodian - Copy of an appropriate court order
Eligible foster child
Child for whom the employee is required to provide medical benefits by a Qualified Medical Child Support Order (QMCSO) or National Medical Support Notice (NMSN)