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About College Possible Philadelphia
At College Possible Philadelphia, we’re working to close the college degree divide. Since 2014, our college access and success programs have helped empower more than 1,615* students from disinvested communities on their path to a college degree. Our pioneering model matches eligible students with near-peer coaches and a proven curriculum designed to help them overcome the most common barriers to getting into college and completing their degree — all at no cost to students or their families.
Our curriculum also aims to develop students as dynamic leaders who exhibit grit, resilience and determination — instilling in them the confidence, skills and tools needed to succeed in college and beyond.
Through our partnerships with area high schools and college institutions, together we are advancing college equity for the greater Philadelphia and Delaware counties.
*Fiscal year 2022
We are College Possible Philadelphia
Watch our video to understand the need in Philadelphia and how we impact students and our community.
Regional reach
In the 2021-2022 school year, College Possible Philadelphia served:
College access and success programs offered in Philadelphia
Flagship
Our primary, site-based college access and success program. Eligible students receive at least six years of near-peer coaching support to navigate and overcome the most common barriers to getting into and through college.
Connects College Partnerships
Customized college partnerships to match, recruit, and support the college persistence and degree completion of College Possible scholars on partner campuses.
Partners in Success
A college access bootcamp model for partners who would like College Possible to facilitate college prep workshops centered around college knowledge, the application process, and financial aid for a concentrated amount of time.
Partner schools
Thanks to our regional partnerships, we’re currently serving eligible students in the following schools. Explore your student’s eligibility or apply for coaching
Upper Darby School District
William Penn School District
College and Universities
- Arcadia University
- Cabrini University
- Cairn University
- Drexel University
- LaSalle University
- Manor College
- Millersville University
- Neumann University
- New York University
- Penn State University
- Penn State, Altoona
- Penn State, Berks
- Penn State, Brandywine
- Penn State, Hazleton
- Shippensburg University
- Temple University
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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CONTACT INFORMATION
College Possible Philadelphia
Phone: 215-309-7300
Email: PHLinfo@CollegePossible.org
PARTNER WITH US
To explore how a College Possible Philadelphia partnership can empower your students, contact our program team at PHLinfo@CollegePossible.org to schedule an informational meeting.
MAKE A DONATION
If you believe that income and life circumstances should never keep young people from earning a college degree, consider making a donation. Your financial support helps us continue to expand our coaching and support throughout greater Philadelphia at no cost to enrolled students or their families. To make a donation, or to explore a broader funding partnership, visit CollegePossible.org/DonatePHL.
AMERICORPS: SERVE WITH US
If you know a current college student or recent grad interested in making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth, encourage them to explore a life-changing year of service as an AmeriCorps college coach at CollegePossible.org/Serve.
STUDENTS: GET COLLEGE COACHING
If you know an eligible student who dreams of attending college and would like free support to find their best-fit colleges, build strong college applications, finance their education, and persist through graduation, refer them to CollegePossible.org/Apply.