Philadelphia Education Fund College Access Program
719 Arch Street
Suite 700N
Philadelphia
PA
19106
United States
(215) 665-1400
Contact Name:
Jared Epler
Contact Email:
Program Description:
Founded in 1985, the Philadelphia Education Fund drives exceptional student outcomes by developing great teachers and building paths to college and career success. We elevate opportunities, unlock potential, improve our city and our community and change lives—one student at a time.
Schools served: John Bartram High School, Howard Furness High School, Olney Charter High School, Roxborough High School, Kensington CAPA High School
Established:
1985
Number of Students Served:
4000
Funding:
Government, Foundation, Private Donors
Mission Statement:
The Philadelphia Education Fund creates equitable access to opportunities for students by providing resources and expertise that build paths to college and career success.
Objectives:
Through the College Access Program, PEF is providing full-time college and advising services in sixteen low graduation rate high schools, serving nearly 4,000 at-risk students. Our students graduate high school, apply, and attend college at a rate that is well above the average for their peers.
Specialty:
College Access Programming, STEM Programming
Academic Prep:
Yes
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
Recreational Services:
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Day:
Yes
During School:
Yes
After School:
Yes
School Attended:
Yes
Income Based:
Yes