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Corry Higher Education Council - Adult Education and Career Readiness

Provides and facilitates adult education and workforce training opportunities. Programs such as: GED or HiSET preparation classes; Adult Basic Education Classes; basic computer classes; workforce skill classes; and the opportunity to earn a college degree. Provides financial assistance for work-skills related classes for those with a financial need, and also makes available adult college scholarships. Hi-Ed also hosts Pennsylvania CareerLink services.

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High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
Student Financial Aid
Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College - Regional College

Offers a two-year, open admission college. Provides associate degrees, workforce development, and dual enrollment opportunities. Classes are more flexible than ever with in-person, remote, and online options. NPRC is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to grant Associate degrees and certificates in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and is a candidate for accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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Community Colleges
Occupation Specific Job Training
Job Development
Student Financial Aid

AMVETS - AMVETS

AMVETS implements programs for and advocates on behalf of veterans and their families. A network of AMVETS National Service Officers (NSOs) are stationed at VA regional offices and medical centers and provide information, counseling and claims assistance to all veterans and their dependants in matters concerning education, disability compensation, employment, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension and other benefits. Annually awards scholarships to veterans and their dependents. Also conducts programs to teach children about American heritage, civics and citizenship. Pennsylvania AMVETS CODE Career Center provides asset assessment, resume writing assistance, interview skills training, and exploration into education, training, licensing, and certification opportunities.

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Veteran Benefits Assistance
Advocacy
Student Financial Aid
Veteran Membership Organizations
Veterans
Prejob Guidance
Patriotic Societies

Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning - Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning

Provides interest free loans to Lancaster County residents attending an accredited institution of post-secondary education full-time and who demonstrate financial need. Applications must be submitted by the last Friday in April. Repayment begins 6 months after graduation or withdrawal from school and continues until loan amount is satisfied.

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Student Financial Aid

Center for Community Action - Scholarship Program

Provides up to a $2,000 scholarship for the purpose of tuition reimbursement, course books, enrollment fees and fees associated with certification and testing.

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Student Financial Aid

Spina Bifida Association of the Delaware Valley - Post Secondary Education Fund

Provides up to $1,500 in financial aid per year for expenses related to attending college, trade school or other specialized training to gain employment.

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Student Financial Aid
Spina Bifida

Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs - Educational Gratuity Program

Educational Gratuity program provides financial assistance to children of honorably discharged veterans who have service-connected disabilities and served during a period of war or armed conflict or children of veterans who die or died in service during a period of war or armed conflict. Payment will not exceed $500.00 per term or semester per qualified child to each approved educational institution upon submission by that approved educational institution of proof of matriculation of the applicant. Educational gratuity payments are paid directly to the Educational Institution and may not be made for longer than 4 scholastic years.

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Student Financial Aid

Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation - College and Career Readiness Program

Assists in the successful transitions between high school and college and/or work by helping students gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise needed for their postsecondary success.

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Prejob Guidance
Youth Enrichment Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
College/University Entrance Support
Test Preparation
Student Financial Aid

Genuardi Family Foundation - Priorities for Giving

Offers support for the development of healthy individuals, families, and communities by promoting self-sufficiency, hard work, and generosity.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Student Financial Aid

Ellis Trust for Girls - Grant and Scholarship Fund

Offers funding for Philadelphia high school students who identify as female. Funds can be used for high school tuition at a parochial or independent high school, or extracurricular activities if the student is attending a public or charter high school.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Student Financial Aid

Educational Opportunity Centers - Virtual Services

Various types educational workshops for students that are in middle school to college level, to help and assist in their developement.

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Student Financial Aid
Mentoring Programs
Tutoring Services
Career Development
Prejob Guidance
Test Preparation

North Hills Community Outreach - Education Assistance

Provides grants to non-traditional students to further their education. Grant amounts depend on financial need and availability of funds.

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Student Financial Aid

Pennsylvania American Legion - Joseph P. Gavenonis Scholarship

Awards annual scholarship ($600 for 4 years, total: $2,400) to children of veterans.

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Student Financial Aid
Veteran Membership Organizations

POISE Foundation - Post-Secondary Scholarships

Offers support that can be awarded to two year and four year universities, post secondary technical and trade schools, and limited funding for graduate studies.

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Student Financial Aid

North Penn Area Scholarship Fund Association - North Penn Area Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for higher education to high school students. Scholarships may be used at two-year and four-year colleges and nursing, business, and vocational schools. The number of scholarships and the amount varies yearly depending on fund-raising activities.

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Student Financial Aid

Educational Opportunity Centers - Virtual Services

Various types educational workshops for students that are in middle school to college level, to help and assist in their developement.

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Student Financial Aid
Mentoring Programs
Tutoring Services
Career Development
Prejob Guidance
Test Preparation

Operation Better Block - Bridge to Benefits

Connects financially struggling families to public benefits and services. Benefits include Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and Food Stamps.

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General Benefits and Services Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Student Financial Aid
CHIP Programs
Food Stamps/SNAP
Sewer Service Payment Assistance

National Council of Jewish Women - Free Kids Clothing

Provides children with essential clothing year-round.

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Student Financial Aid
Children's Clothing
Adoption Services
Personal/Grooming Supplies

Lancaster County Conservation District - Lancaster County Conservation District

Promotes natural resource stewardship and provides scholarships for graduating seniors who will be focusing on natural resources or conservation in continuing their education

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Student Financial Aid
Conservation
Water Quality Assurance

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) - State Work-Study Program

Provides off and on-campus employment including gardening, tour guides, secretarial, maintenance, and certain high-tech scientific and engineering jobs.

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Student Financial Aid

Warren Forest Higher Education Council - School-To-Work Partnership

Creates and manages numerous programs for K-12 students throughout the school year and during the summer months. The partnership is comprised of citizens, educators, business, and government agencies that offer knowledge, training, and guidance to all students to enable them to be competitive members of a world-class workforce.

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Prejob Guidance
Summer Camps
Career Development
Student Financial Aid

Student Veterans of America - Student Veterans of America

Student Veterans of America (SVA) provides military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy necessary to succeed in higher education and following graduation.

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Prejob Guidance
Vocational Rehabilitation
Student Financial Aid
Veteran Employment Programs

Pennsylvania State Resource Family Association - Support for Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families

Offers information and referral, legislative advocacy, and training for families caring for foster, adoptive, or kinship children. Also raises funds to provide extras and scholarships for foster children and children adopted from foster care.

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Child Welfare/Family Services Associations
Student Financial Aid
Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship Care Issues
Specialized Information and Referral

Rotary International - Rotary Club

The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and , in particular, to encourage and foster: FIRST - The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND - High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD - The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his personal, business, and community life; FOURTH- The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

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Student Financial Aid
Service Clubs

Lifesteps - Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Program

Offers Pre-Kindergarten (Preschool) Scholarships to help families to access early education for their children.

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Student Financial Aid