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Student Involvement Message: “Welcome Back. We’ve Got This!”
Student Involvement Message: “Welcome Back. We’ve Got This!”
Welcome to another academic year at HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College! We hope you had an exciting, restorative summer and are experiencing a smooth transition as you adjust to the fall semester. For those who are new here, we are delighted to have you join us. The entire Student Involvement team is excited to kick off Fall 2021with you!
We are fortunate to welcome new faculty members this academic year, whose diverse areas of expertise will build upon the remarkable dedication to excellence in teaching and research that characterizes our commitment at HACC.
We want to encourage students to have a memorable campus experience. Therefore, we would appreciate it if you could share a few words during Welcome Back Week and throughout the semester about the services and events we provide. For event details, registration, and questions, please:
visit the HACC Events Calendar.
utilize this flyer to find the many ways to learn about upcoming events.
encourage students to register through this quick Google Form to receive weekly event emails.
email studentinvolvement@hacc.edu.
We want to collaborate with you! If there is an event that we are providing that will work well with your class curriculum, join us (please come). Also, if you have an idea that will create student involvement in the classroom that we can assist with, please let us know.
Student Involvement appreciates all support provided by HACC’s faculty, staff, and alumni.
We had a successful 2020-2021 academic year regardless of its challenges. As the team plans programming for the 2021-2022 academic year, alumni, staff, and faculty are encouraged and welcome to share their expertise and give back to their alma mater to engage our current students. If you are interested in presenting on a topic, please reach out to Student Involvement at studentinvolvement@hacc.edu.
Together, we will make HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, the best community college! Thank you, and welcome back!
KEYS - Keystone Education Yields Success
KEYS - Keystone Education Yields Success
The KEYS Program is 100% grant-funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and works in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges. Our purpose is to provide supportive services to students who are the recipients of TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families/cash assistance) and/or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/food stamps). Our KEYS Facilitators provide intensive case management services and work in conjunction with local county assistance offices throughout the Central Pennsylvania area. Our purpose is to ensure that eligible students receive the individualized support needed in order to attain their educational goals, which ultimately leads to employment and self-sufficiency.
Benefits of KEYS Participation
1:1 individualized support and encouragement.
Special Allowances (i.e., books, transportation, uniforms, supplies, test, fees, etc.)
Childcare (Potentially eligible for free or reduced childcare expenses.)
Referrals and information regarding available community resources.
Guidance and information regarding other available resources within HACC.
Special programs and presentations specifically designed for the student’s needs.
Peer support and encouragement.
Gift cards to various locations such as Sheetz and Walmart. (Eligibility/availability varies.)
TANF Eligibility (https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/TANF.asp)
Pregnant women
Dependent children and their parents who live with them
Dependent children and other relatives who live with them and care for them
SNAP Eligibility (https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/SNAP.aspx)
Head of household/spouse of head of household/any other responsible household member
SNAP Expansion Pilot Program:
Students currently participating in Federal Work Study (FWS)
Students eligible but not currently participating in FWS
Students who report a Family Contribution of $0 on their FAFSA
(Note: Many HACC students are now eligible for SNAP benefits under the SNAP Expansion Pilot Program!)
Referral Information
Students who are currently the recipients of TANF or SNAP benefits and interested in KEYS:
Complete the KEYS Referral Form; or
Visit https://www.hacc.edu/Students/KEYSProgram/index.cfm for additional information.
Students interested in applying for TANF or SNAP benefits:
Visit https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/Apply-for-Benefits.aspx for information or to apply online; or
Contact your local County Assistance Office (CAO).
Upon benefit approval, ask the CAO caseworker for a referral to KEYS and contact KEYS for additional information.
KEYS Program Contact Information
Email: keysprogram@hacc.edu
Phone: (717) 780-1181
Website: https://www.hacc.edu/Students/KEYSProgram/index.cfm
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