Sen. Hughes Partners with PhillyGoes2College for Free Resource Fair for Aspiring College Students

College Resource FairImage via Pennsylvania Senate Democrats

PHILADELPHIA, PA — State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) teamed up with PhillyGoes2College Tuesday evening to host their free Money for College/Finance Your Future event.

Held at the School of the Future, the event offered tax prep and filing from the Campaign for Working Families, FAFSA completion support, mini workshops on the whole college process, and featured a resource and opportunities fair.

Below are some of the organizations that took part in Tuesday’s event:

  • Free Library of Philadelphia Field Teen Center
  • PA Youth Votes
  • Ellis Trust For Girls
  • Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia
  • The Mann Center
  • Snider Youth Hockey
  • Coded By Kids
  • Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance
  • College Together
  • Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN)
  • Urban Technology Project Apprentice Program
  • District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund
  • PowerCorpsPHL
  • PA CareerLink® PHL Youth Navigators
  • ECA (Energy Coordinating Agency) Apprenticeship Programs
  • Philly Shipyard Apprenticeship Program
  • Mt. Vernon Manor Community Development Corporation
  • Boost Community Development Corporation
  • Manor College
  • Temple University
  • Harcum College
  • Arcadia University
  • La Salle University
  • Lincoln University
  • Community College of Philadelphia
  • PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency)
  • Capture Greatness Scholarship & College Coaching
If you missed the Money for College/Finance Your Future event and are looking for help with planning, applying, and/or paying for college, visit: PhillyGoes2College.org.

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