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Act 101 Flourish Program

Achieve your educational goals with help from ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø University's Act 101 Flourish Program.Act 101 Flourish Logo

Act 101 is a Pennsylvania state-funded program for students who have the potential for high academic achievement. The program provides access to a dedicated staff offering a variety of support services.

Students who participate in the Act 101 Flourish Program at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø also enjoy:

  • Early registration
  • Free textbooks from the Lending Library
  • $100 stipend for emergency expenses
  • Exclusive social activities
  • Scholarships
  • Job opportunities

Eligibility for Act 101 is determined by:

Family income information provided at the time of application for the Academic Development Program and is verified by a completed Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (commonly known as FAFSA), which must be submitted each year. Eligible students must be a Pennsylvania resident, be enrolled in 6+ credits per semester, and have academic financial need per state requirements.

Contact Us

Students on Clarion and Edinboro campuses who want to learn more about how ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø's Act 101 Flourish Program can assist you throughout your college journey, contact Joseph Croskey at jcroskey@pennwest.edu or 814-393-2091. For California campus students, contact Laura Giachetti at giachetti@pennwest.edu or 724-938-4230.