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You Can Go to College. We Can Show You How.

As you prepare for the upcoming tax season, we at the Ed Fund are here to remind you to also prepare for Financial Aid season!

The Ed Fund’s College Access Program encourages students and their families to visit our community based College Access Centers and take advantage of our free services, including financial aid and scholarship application information and preparation.

Listed below are upcoming Financial Aid/FAFSA Workshop dates:

West Philadelphia College Access Center:

Monday March 4, 2010 4-7pm
Tuesday March 5, 2010 4-7pm
Thursday March 11, 2010 4-7pm

Friday March 12, 2010 3:30pm-6:00pm (PA State Representative James
Roebuck Financial Aid Night)
Thursday March 18, 2010 4-7pm
Friday March 19, 2010 4-7pm
Thursday March 25, 2010 4-7pm
Friday March 26, 2010 4-7pm

Center City College Access Center:

Tuesday February 2, 2010 4:30-7:00pm
Tuesday February 9, 2010 4:30-7:00pm
Tuesday February 16, 2010 4:30-7:00pm
Tuesday February 23, 2010 4:30-7:00pm

North Philadelphia College Access Center:

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 4:30pm – 6:30pm (Bring your parents; Tax preparation in addition to FAFSA)

> Find your nearest College Access Center

North College Access Center and West College Access Center Expand Their Offices

The North Philadelphia College Access Center and the West Philadelphia College Access Center have recently relocated to larger and more accessible offices. Stop by the new offices and learn how our College Access Coordinators can help you achieve your goals!

> Learn about the services provided at each Center

Ed Fund Selected to Manage Three Student Success Centers

The Philadelphia Education Fund was selected to manage three Student Success Centers at Benjmin Franklin, Thomas Edison, and Simon Gratz High Schools. The selection of the Ed Fund to manage these three Centers builds on the organization’s 20-year history of providing college-going services to youth through the College Access Program.

> Stop by one of our Student Success Center today

Ed Fund Participates in PhillyGoes2College College Awareness Week

The Philadelphia Education Fund’s College Access Program is proud to participate in PhillyGoes2College College Awareness Week, sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Education.

In support of College Awareness Week, the Ed Fund’s College Access Program invites students and their families to visit our community based College Access Centers and take advantage of the free college preparatory services. Services include expert guidance, advice on the college selection and application process, career exploration, and the financial aid and scholarship application process.

> Visit a Center