Act 101-Goals

(Graduation Opportunity and Learning Skills)

The ACT 101 GOALS Program provides supportive services for new and returning students who demonstrate initiative, motivation, and potential to succeed but whose backgrounds indicate a need for academic and financial assistance. In accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines, each student must be enrolled in six or more credits and be eligible for financial aid. (Economic eligibility is based upon income and financial aid applications). Preference is given to full-time students.

Individuals who have been out of school two to twenty years, are single parents, recently received their GED, need developmental education courses, or had average or below average high school records are a few examples of GOALS students who benefit from free tutorial and counseling services.

As GOALS participants, students attend a workshop that will introduce them to college before classes actually start – something that will give them an idea of what college is all about ahead of time. Once classes begin and during the entire time that students are enrolled, they will receive one-to-one tutoring and confidential counseling upon request.

Other services include study skills and personal growth workshops; individualized attention to major, course, and career choices; mutual support groups and a private study lounge.

The GOALS Office is located in the Charles E. Rollins Center, Room 22, and is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and in the evening by appointment. For assistance or information, call the GOALS Office, 215-968-8025.