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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.

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.

Offers first-generation high school students assistance with the college search and transition process; training for college admissions criteria and planning for deadlines and required fees; guidance with college and financial aid applications, testing, and personal essay writing; and mentorship through the student's college career. Also awards scholarships to qualified students.

Assists individuals who have attended college but haven't earned a degree to return to finish their studies and graduate. Provides guidance on filling out and filing financial assistance forms, getting academic support, navigating work and family schedules, completing paperwork, improving study skills, and staying in school.

Offers active Military and Veterans enrollment in on campus or online degree programs at Duquesne. Veteran Services include: Duquesne University participates in the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible veterans can receive a tuition waiver from Duquesne. Combined with additional financial assistance from the VA, this allows veterans (and in some cases family members) to study tuition-free as an undergraduate or graduate student.

Offers a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership, and talent in young women.

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

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

Provides $100 to all children born in 2019 and after (including those who are adopted) for postsecondary expenses.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Provides a $100 to $500 cash award to High School Seniors who show the most improvement during their senior year in grades, attendance, behavior, effort and service to others.

Offers scholarships.

Provides scholarships for non-traditional students and supports other nonprofit organizations working to advance the status of women.

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

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.

Offers scholarships to graduates of public and charter high schools across Philadelphia. Scholars are also provided with mentorship opportunities, workshops with a college success and career prep focus, and ongoing support.

Provides employment and training support to individuals of Native American, Alaskan, and Hawaiian descent. Services include financial aid for education and job training programs, help with employment-related issues (resume writing, interview skills, etc.), vocational assessment, referral to other available programs, and direct job referrals/placements.

Provides reentry services that include housing, mentoring (groups, families, one-on-one), family reunification, case management, housing for battered women and children, referrals, and services for at-risk youth. Also provides an annual scholarship to local seniors through the Julian Mallory Scholarship Fund.

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.

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

Offers free access to extensive information about higher education funding.