KEYS

Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS) helps students with financial need complete their college education. We assist students who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) support. Students enrolled in the program have the opportunity to meet regularly with program staff who will help them meet their educational goals.

Students are connected with appropriate support services both in and outside the College. Academic performance is monitored, and students are referred to needed services such as tutoring, advising, and career and personal counseling. In addition, KEYS can assist students in accessing benefits and services through the County Assistance Office and other community agencies.

What KEYS Gives You

  • An assigned student facilitator to help you succeed
  • Books/supplies
  • Transportation assistance
  • Child care resources
  • College and community resource information

Who's Eligible

You are eligible for KEYS if you are receiving cash assistance and/or food stamps from the County Assistance Office and enrolled at the College (some majors don’t qualify). KEYS is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Eligible students who are interested in enrolling in KEYS should contact their caseworker at their assigned County Assistance Office (CAO) for a referral or contact the KEYS office directly at 215.751.8025.

Contact KEYS

Find out how we can help you graduate and pursue your career ambitions. Complete our program referral form, or for questions and more information, please contact the KEYS team: 

Mint Building, Room M1-24
215-751-8025
keys [at] ccp.edu (keys[at]ccp[dot]edu) 

Keys Program Referral Form

Retrieve your registration document or class schedule. Scan the document until you find the “Student Identification” field. Your J number will be present in this field.

Log into your MyCCP online account. Navigate to the “Student profile” section. Click the link “Student Identification Number” to view your J number.

Visit the Community College of Philadelphia and go to the admissions office. Inform the clerk that you would like to obtain your J number. Provide the representative with your state-issued identification card and social security card when prompted to do so. Wait for the clerk to provide you with your J number.

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