Pittsburgh Scholar House Residential Eligibility Application

  • Residential Eligibility Application

  • Affordable Housing for Single Parent Students Pursuing a Degree and their Children

    Are you a single parent pursuing a degree and searching for stable housing? Start here with the Pittsburgh Scholar House Eligibility Application, the first step towards determining eligibility for residency in one of our supportive housing units.

    Pittsburgh Scholar House's Program is tailored specifically to aid single parents who are dedicated to their academic success while balancing the crucial role of parenthood. By submitting this application, you are initiating the preliminary eligibility process to receive a voucher, designed exclusively to help single parent students secure a unit at Pittsburgh Scholar House.

    If you are a single parent college student, submit an application today to take that essential first step toward a brighter, more secure future for you and your children.

    Please Note: Completion of this application is required to begin the eligibility process to receive a housing voucher for a supportive housing program dedicated to providing affordable housing and socially supportive services to low-income single parent students seeking to earn a degree. Completion of the application is not a guarantee of housing.  Income restrictions and other program eligibility requirements apply.

    You must carefully read and review the Instructional Mannual and checklist linked on the following page before beginning your application. 

    To proceed, click NEXT.

  • Residential Eligibility Application

    Steps to take before your start your application

  • Before you start the application, please carefully read and review the Instructional Guide and checklist linked here. 

  • In order to qualify for residency in the Pittsburgh Scholar House Housing Program, you must meet all of the following criteria:

    1. Be a single parent with primary custody of children under the age of 18
    2. Have earned a high school diploma or GED
    3. Be currently enrolled part-time or full-time in a degree-granting program.
    4. Have at least one year of study left before graduating with or earning your degree. 
    5. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better
    6. Meet income eligibility guidelines for a housing voucher through the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh
    7. Be willing to undergo the application and verification process as required and conducted by the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, including a criminal background check
    8. Be willing to sign a Program Agreement that outlines the roles and responsibilities of participating in the Pittsburgh Scholar House Housing Program.

  • Eligibility Application Disclaimer

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  • Please note that submitting this eligibility application for housing at Pittsburgh Scholar House does not guarantee that you will receive housing. This application is the first step in the preliminary eligibility and assessment process. Final decisions regarding housing placements are based on meeting the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh's housing voucher guidelines, the availability of units, adherence to program-specific eligibility requirements, and the completion of all required documentation. We encourage all applicants to continue exploring other housing options while your application is under review. Submission of this application does not guarantee placement in a housing unit, nor does it place you under any obligation to accept housing if a unit is offered. For any inquiries or further information regarding the application process or other available resources, please email info@pghscholarhouse.org. 

  • Before you start, you should collect all information listed below prior to starting this eligibility applicaition. Incomplete or insufficient applications will not be processed. 

    Documentation needed: 

    • Social Security Numbers for all members of the Household
    • The date of birth for all members of the Household
    • The sex of all members of the Household (used to determine bedroom size)
    • Documentation of all income earned or received by the household on a regular basis.
      • Income includes wages from employment, self-employment, contract work, unemployment compensation, payments from Social Security, public assistance payments, child support payments, and regular cash contributions from third parties
    • An unofficial transcript from your school/college/university.
    • A copy of your current or forthcoming semesterly class schedule.
    • Documentation of High School Graduation or proof that you have earned a GED

  • Great! You may now begin the Pittsburgh Scholar House Residential Eligibility Application. Provided you have collected all required documentation, the application takes 30 minutes to an hour to complete. You will have the option to save the application and come back to it later. To do so, simply click save and following the instructions on the screen. 

  • Family Information

    Provide information on yourself and dependents in your custody. Please note that Head of Household refers to the parent in a single-parent family.
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  • Obtaining Copies of Your Family's Vital Records

    The Pittsburgh Scholar House Housing Application can be completed prior to obtaining Birth Certificates and Social Security Cards for all Household members. However, these documents obtained prior to completing the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh's housing voucher eligibility process.

    Obtaining Social Security Cards:

    Please visit the Social Security Administration's website linked here to learn about requesting new or replacement Social Security Cards. New Social Security Cards are issued at no cost. Please note that there are lifetime limits on the number of duplicate Social Security Cards an individual may request.

    Obtaining Birth Certificates:

    For persons born in Pennsylvania, copies of birth certificates can be requested through the Pennsylvania Department of Health's website linked here. The cost is $30 per certificate ($20 certificate fee plus a $10 processing fee). For persons born outside of Pennsylvania, please see the Where to Write for Vital Records tool on the Centers for Disease Control's website linked here. 

  • Family Income Information

    Provide information on the family's sources of income, including income from wages, public assistance payments, and other forms of income.

  • Based on the income identified in the above question, please upload documentation of the income in the fields below. Each field will accept multiple uploads. 

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  • In order to qualify for the Pittsburgh Scholar House residential program, an applicant must meet the income eligibility requirements for the City of Pittsburgh’s housing voucher program as listed below:

    Family Size

    Maximum Annual Income
    1 $37,600
    2 $42,950
    3 $48,300
    4 $53,650
    5 $57,950
    6 $62,250
    7 $66,550
    8 $70,850
    9 $75,150
    10 $79,450
    11 $83,700
    12 $88,000

    *Please note: income eligibility requirements are determined on an annual basis by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are subject to change. 

  • Student Eligibility for Housing Voucher Assistance

    Select whether any of the criteria listed below applies to your family. If any one of the criteria apply, your family may be eligible for housing voucher assistance. 

  • Degree Program Enrollment Certification

    Verify the head of household's full-time enrollment in degree-granting program, as well as verification of graduation from high school or obtaining a GED.
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  • Attestation, Release of Information, and Submission

  • I swear, to the best of my ability and knowledge, that the information provided herein is truthful and accurate.

    I understand that the information provided in this pre-application will be used to assess my family's potential eligibility for the Pittsburgh Scholar House Housing Program. I understand that a determination of potentially eligible does not constitute a definitive eligibility determination, and that all information contained herein must be verified by Pittsburgh Scholar House and/or the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh before an official eligibility determination can be made.

    I agree to submit all documentation requested as part of an official eligibility determination within 10 business days of the date it is requested of me.

    I understand that completion of this application, a potential eligibility determination, and/or a final eligibility determination does not guarantee that my family will be placed into Pittsburgh Scholar House Housing Program housing. I understand further that I may be determined ineligible for the program. Additionally, I understand that I may be placed on a waitlist for housing.

    I agree to maintain confidentiality and refrain from publicly identifying families, staff members, and others who I come in contact with during the course of my involvement with the Pittsburgh Scholar House Housing Program. 

    By signing this form, I further consent to and authorize Pittsburgh Scholar House to disclose in good faith my participation in the program to third parties, including my college or university, employers, government entities and/or other entities for the purpose of obtaining verification of college enrollment, household income, public assistance payments and/or other information required to certify my household's eligibility for the Pittsburgh Scholar House Housing Program and/or the Housing Voucher Program. 

    Lastly, I understand and agree to submit a detailed criminal background check.

    With my signature, I attest that I have read and understand the stipulations and requirements laid out above.

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  • Authorization to Release Education Records to Pittsburgh Scholar House

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  • Subject to certain exceptions, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires a student to provide it's college or university with written consent before it discloses personally identifiable information (“PII”) from the student’s education records to a third-party, such as Pittsburgh Scholar House. This includes requests to release or discuss PII to or with a parent, attorney or other representative. The written consent must specify the record(s) to be released; state the purpose of the disclosure; and identify the person(s) to whom disclosure may be made. A record of any written authorizations given will be maintained in the education record. In order to authorize your college or university to release PII from your education records, you must complete all fields listed on this form, sign and date it..

    By completing and signing this form below, you acknowledge that you understand that you have the right to:

    1. Not consent to the release of your education records;
    2. Inspect any education records released pursuant to this authorization; and
    3. Revoke this authorization at any time by delivering a written revocation to the Pittsburgh Scholar House.
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