Keystone Education Yields Success

The Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS Program) is a collaborative program between the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) and Pennsylvania Community College. KEYS is designed to assist recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, as well as those determined eligible for Family Works (FW), registered for, enrolled or interested in enrolling at Westmoreland County Community College.

Eligibility

Click here to complete our questionnaire to see if you might be eligible

Support Services (if eligible)

Transportation
Textbooks
Supplies
Childcare
And more! (Certain limitations may apply to support services.)

Benefits

Referrals for academic support
Assistance from college staff to help you achieve your educational goals
Connections to other community service agencies
Advocacy to your CAO
Gift cards - availability based upon grant funds (Certain limitations may apply to gift cards.)

Requirements of a KEYS Participant

Attend regularly scheduled KEYS appointments on a monthly basis
Submit weekly attendance sheets and/or verify your class and study times
Meet the required hours each week as determined by your County Assistance Office (CAO)
Attend scheduled classes and complete assignments
Reports changes to KEYS staff