Helping students realize their college potential

More than 90% of the students we serve will be the first in their families to go to college. We help them recognize that they can be the trailblazers…that they are college material.

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Partnering with schools

Every student should have the opportunity to attend a college prep school. Meeting the challenge, our expert team consults with schools to build college-going cultures.

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Bringing students’ college ambitions within reach

A college education is a worthwhile investment. We help students place a downpayment on their future by awarding more than $600,000 in scholarships a year.

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Expanding college access to all Philadelphians

PhillyGoes2College, Philadelphia Education Fund’s online college access platform, meets students where they are.

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Latest News

General News, STEM

Middle/High Afterschool STEM Fellows Program Professional Development Opportunity

By Heather ConboyPosted: January 4, 2023

Participation in out-of-school time (OST) programs, especially in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) has been shown to be beneficial...

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College & Careers, General News

Lincoln University Awards Six CAP Students Admission and Scholarships During Campus Visit

By Heather ConboyPosted: December 14, 2022

PEF proudly announces that six Frankford High School College Access Program (CAP) students received on-site admission and scholarships to Lincoln...

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College & Careers, General News

College Access Counselor Brandi Ashley Receives Full Sponsorship to NACAC Conference by Swarthmore College

By Heather ConboyPosted: December 6, 2022

In September 2022, Philadelphia Education Fund’s College Access Program (CAP) Coordinator Brandi Ashley attended the National Association for College Admission...

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For Students

PEF exists to help students achieve college and career success.

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For Teachers

PEF helps teachers develop skills and strategies that drive student success.

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For Schools

PEF supports schools in creating college-going cultures.

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Did you know?

Philadelphia is the nation’s poorest big city and ranks 92nd out of 100 US cities in college attainment.

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College graduates are 3.5 times less likely to live in poverty than those without a college degree.

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Job growth in STEM careers outpaced non-STEM jobs by 300%.

Coming Up

Instructional Rounds at Temple University

Thursday, February 23

The Philadelphia Education Fund is pleased to invite you to Instructional Rounds at Temple University on Thursday, February 23rd, from...

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