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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.

Provides need-based, partial scholarships through a random lottery hosted in December and March.

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.

Provides emergency aid, in the form of either a direct grant (a cash gift, not to be repaid) or an interest-free loan, and by giving college scholarships to children of soldiers.

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.

Manages more than 100 scholarships available to high school students.

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.

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

Offers Post Secondary Scholarship for Graduates of Titusville Senior High School. Scholarship is awarded to 1graduating senior. Total possible award, $1,000. Scholarship awarded based on volunteer service.

Provides financial assistance for ancillary expenses related to college, university, vocational school, or trade school attendance.

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.

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

AMVETS implements programs for and advocates on behalf of veterans and their families. 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 dependents in matters concerning education, disability compensation, employment, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension and other benefits. Annually awards scholarships to veterans and their dependents. Automobile donations are accepted through the national office.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Provides grants, scholarships, and support for students attending private K through 12 schools in Allegheny County. Offers various initiatives designed to promote community collaboration and wealth building.

Provides tuition scholarships to young learners that are enrolled in an approved, tuition based pre-school program. Approved programs include YWCA of Titusville Fun Factory and YMCA Tiny Footsteps.

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.

Scholarship memberships. Funding is available for low income families and individuals. Financial aid pays for a percentage of the membership fees.

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

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

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.