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KEYS Program (Keystone Education Yields Success)

Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS) assists students who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) in their pursuit of post-secondary education. Students enrolled in the program have the opportunity to meet regularly with program staff who will help them meet their educational goals by:

  • Providing career counseling, tutoring and academic support, including help with financial aid
  • Facilitating supportive services available through the County Assistance Office (CAO) and/or the College
  • Connecting students to other community service agencies

KEYS is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Eligible students who are interested in enrolling in KEYS should contact their caseworker (if applicable) at their assigned CAO for a referral or contact the KEYS office directly at 215-504-8621 or keys@bucks.edu.

Common Questions

Who is eligible to participate in KEYS?

KEYS is for TANF and SNAP recipients residing in Pennsylvania. TANF and SNAP recipients who wish to enroll or who are already enrolled in a Pennsylvania community college may be eligible to participate in the KEYS program.

What supportive services are available to KEYS participants via the CAO?

  • Transportation
    • Mileage
    • Public transportation
  • Vehicle repairs
  • Textbooks
  • Childcare
  • School supplies
  • Education and training fees
  • Loaner laptops

What supportive services are available to KEYS participants via Bucks?

  • Academic success management
  • Tutoring
  • Learning resources
  • Library
  • Computer labs
  • Student facilitator
    • Weekly case management
  • Job skills training
  • Individualized support for barriers
  • Assistance with financial aid applications/process
  • Approved pre-enrollment activities
  • KEYS student lounge
  • Incentive program

What are KEYS program participant requirements

  • Submit weekly signed activity attendance sheets
    • Attend regularly scheduled KEYS appointments
    • Meet WPR
    • Attend scheduled classes and complete assignments
    • Report changes to KEYS staff

If you are receiving TANF and/or SNAP (food stamps) and are interested in enrolling in KEYS, contact your CAO caseworker or:

Gamine Howe, MSW
Director, KEYS Program
Student Services, Rollins Center 18
215-504-8621
gamine.howe@bucks.edu

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KEYS

215-504-8621 keys@bucks.edu Rollins Center 7A & 19

KEYS

215-504-8621 keys@bucks.edu Rollins Center 7A & 19
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