Pittsburgh Promise - CCAC

Student Success Coach, Laura Mohan will be at South Campus tomorrow morning to answer any questions that you may have about the Pittsburgh Promise or to chat about the beginning of the semester. Stop by room B408 from 9:30 to 1:00 tomorrow!

Have you logged on to the Pittsburgh Promise Portal yet? All new students must log on in order to receive Promise funding. The Portal can also be used to submit compassionate appeal letters.
Promise portal help desk: (412) 281-7605.

The Pittsburgh Promise - It Lives in All of Us Important things to remember: •You will receive your student portal log-in info during your senior year of high school. •Logging in for the first time is how you now apply for The Promise. •Release forms and student log-in IDs are available from your guidance counselor and The Pittsburgh Promise off…

Whether you realize it or not, taking notes will keep you actively engaged in the class discussion (which feels a lot better than falling asleep in the front row again. Click here to read more healthy tips in Idea Pod: http://bit.ly/1RUNijp

Only one week left to fill out your applications for fall scholarships through the CCAC STARS Online application site! Check out our Spotlight on Scholarships in the afternoon to see one of the 55 scholarships available for the Fall 2015 semester! http://ow.ly/PiM0b

Important info to keep in mind if you're applying for Financial Aid in the fall:

So proud of our Promise students who will be starting their internships next week! Thank you Urban Innovation21!

Welcome the 2015 Pittsburgh Promise Summer Interns at the networking kick-off event last night (May 28, 2015).

Welcome back for the first day of summer classes! Be sure to inform your Promise Success Coach if you're taking summer classes so we can put your Promise funding on your account and your name on the bookstore list!

From Community College to the White House: Meet These Three Staffers On National College Signing Day, three White House staffers shared their story of attending community college and credited these institutions for helping them reach their fullest potential.

Today is National College Signing Day! We are so proud of the students who have made the decision to continue their education beyond high school and work towards a post-secondary degree or certificate!
Join us in the SSC between 2:00 and 4:00 to celebrate your decision to Reach Higher!

Your 2015/2016 FAFSA is due today!
If you need any assistance, feel free to contact financial aid at
(412) 237-2589.

How to Fill Out the FAFSA Step by Step This free application can lead you to a wealth of financial aid, and filling out the FAFSA is not as hard as you may think. Search Thousands Of Colleges And Scholarships. Join Our Growing Community Of College Bound Students.

How Two Young Social Entrepreneurs Are Trying To Close The Inspiration Gap In American Schools The Future Project's co-founders, CEO Andrew Mangino and President Kanya Balakrishna, in their offices in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood. When Andrew Mangino talks about the startup he co-founded, one that’s been hailed by boldface names ...

Find Your Next Great Hire... at Community College? Contrary to the lingering popular myth, vocational education is anything but a dead end -- particularly in a world where rapid technological changes demand the continual acquisition of new skills....

15 Ways to Overcome Procrastination and Get Stuff Done (Infographic) A look at what causes people to procrastinate and how they can change their habits.

10 ways to make the most of academic advising appointments It's almost time to meet with your academic advisor to discuss your fall class schedule.

Every Promise Scholar has a story and a dream worth striving for. Tell us about your unique experience through the link below and you could be featured in our upcoming “Promise Stories” campaign. http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/7h0rIfuDbfbin

EmailMe Form - Promise Stories

Pittsburgh Promise is funding summer classes at CCAC for Promise students!!
Summer is a great opportunity to earn more credits
Summer is a great opportunity to improve your GPA
$150 will be available per class for boooks during each summer session
***You must check with your Student Success Coaches, Ginger and Laura, as to your eligibility for summer funding***

Get Help at the CCAC Learning Commons The CCAC Learning Commons is a supplemental support facility where you are welcome to come in to study, to work on a paper or project or to meet with a teach...

Complete your 2015/2016 FAFSA in one day this Saturday at CCAC!!

Community College of Allegheny County :: FAFSA Completion Workshop The Community College of Allegheny County provides a supportive and transformative learning environment that prepares graduates to meet critical needs in the region’s workforce.

Looking for a job? Allegheny Campus will be hosting a job fair on Wednesday with many local employers including UPMC, the City of Pittsburgh, FedEx Ground, Dollar Bank, and many more! Bring updated copies of your resume and professional attire.

Community College of Allegheny County :: CCAC Allegheny Campus Spring Job Fair The Community College of Allegheny County provides a supportive and transformative learning environment that prepares graduates to meet critical needs in the region’s workforce.

Are you at least 21 years old and interested in a paid summer internship with a local whiskey distillery? Wigle Whiskey is hiring an intern to assist with production and other tasks for the summer. Contact Laura Mohan (412) 237-2714 [email protected] for more information.

South Campus Promise Students: your Promise success coach, Laura Mohan, will be in room B408 tomorrow (Wednesday) to discuss midterm grades and the Urban Innovation 21 summer internships. Hope to see you tomorrow!

FAFSA Completion Help Events To help Pennsylvania families complete the FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), PHEAA, in partnership with PASFAA (The Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators), conducts FAFSA Completion Help Events from January through April. These sessions are free to the pub…

Urban Innovations 21 summer internships are a wonderful opportunity for Pittsburgh Promise students! Contact Laura Mohan if you're interested (412) 237-2714 [email protected]

UI21 Internship Video

CCAC :: CCAC hosts criminal justice career symposium The Community College of Allegheny County provides a supportive and transformative learning environment that prepares graduates to meet critical needs in the region’s workforce.