Scholarship Information 2026-27
Temple Emanuel ECDC is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity for eligible families. Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are now open and will close April 1, 2026.
Every year the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh provides families who qualify with scholarships through their scholarship entity – Pittsburgh Jewish Pre-Kindergarten Educational Improvement Foundation. The application process is managed by FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment, who collect and verify applicant data.
Eligibility Requirements
- Families with one child who will be 3 years old by 8/31/26, and an income below $116,055, are encouraged to apply. Additionally, for each eligible dependent in the household the income cap is raised by $20,428.
- Adjustments to the income cap are also made for families with children who have special needs.
Application Process
- There is an application fee of $40 that families will need to pay to apply for scholarships through the FACTS system.
- If you have not used the FACTS scholarship portal before, here is a quick video to familiarize yourself with the platform.
- Please reach out to FACTS directly at 866-441-4637 with questions about the application or the FACTS system, as their staff is best positioned to assist. If assistance is still needed after engaging with FACTS, please let us know.