ACT 101

The Act 101 program is a state-funded support grant program with a mission to help academically and financially qualified Pennsylvania students succeed in college; persist to graduation or transfer to a four-year institution. Act 101 provides various academic services and opportunities to help students develop their academic abilities and enrich their academic experience while successfully completing their post-secondary studies.

Act 101 Students are eligible for the following benefits:

• Access to Act 101 Success Coach
• Access to the Act 101 Textbook Lending Library
• Assistance in Developing and Improving Academic Skills
• Access to Study Skills/ Academic Workshops
• Usage of Act 101 Study Area
• Access to Act 101 Tutors
• Assistance with Navigating the College System

Eligibility

• 200% of the Poverty Level
• Enrolled in 6 or More Credits
• Are or Have (Any of the Below):
  • Tested into a Developmental Class (MAT 80, MAT 90, ENG 90, DVS 60, DVS 70, DVS 101, DVS 103)
  • ESOL/ESL (English is Not Your First Language)
  • Been Out of Academics 3+ Years
  • A GPA Below 2.0
  • Received a GED

Act 101 Application

Act 101 Staff

The Act 101 Staff, located at the Allegheny Campus, are available Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Brittany Sunday
Act 101 Success Coach
Library 404 C
412.237.2537

Darlene Meadows
Secretary, Specialized Services
Library 404
412.237.2740
Monday- Friday 9:00 am-3:00pm