​Resources for our students and Alumni

mark your calendars

• PA Career Links Workshops - January calendar
• FAFSA Overview—Line by Line -   Wednesday, March 11, 2026 6-7PM
• Multi-Employer Job Fair - January 15, 2026 12:30-3pm
• Virtual One on One Assistance for FAFSA - January 22, 2026 from 5-7pm (30 Minute windows available for registration)
• Exelon Foundation STEM Academy- for 10-11 grade girls - Information sessions January 20 and March 3, application deadline is March 15, 2026. Spanish version
• Exelon Foundation Boys to STEM Academy - for 10-11 grade boys - Information sessions January 20 and March 3, application deadline is March 15, 2026. Spanish version

Education

• Elizabethtown College - CCF alumni receive a 10% discount. For more information please contact us at [email protected]
• Online Graduate Degrees and Certificates at Etown
• Etown Edge Certificate Catalog
• Delaware County Community College
• SAT Dates And Deadlines
• Williamson College of the Trades Admissions Info
• US Department of Defense discount at Etown
• How to Turn Your Interests into Strengths for College Applications
• Benefits to living on campus
• How to Find a College Roommate
• Free Math Help
• Purdue University Online Writing Lab
• Writing a Paper in MLA Style
• Writing a Paper in APA Style
• Avoiding Plagiarism 
• Citation Machine
• 6 Effective Study Strategies​
• How to Prepare for the SAT
• Free SAT Practice Tests
• Free SAT Test Prep - Khan Academy​​
• College Majors with the Biggest Payoff
• Schedule a Campus Visit - Villanova
• US Colleges with no application fees
• PA ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​EmpowerU​​​​-Resources for Pennsylvania College Student Basic Needs
• A List of PA/State Resources for College Bound Students and Families: Grants, Loan information, FAFSA and more
• How Many Colleges Should I Apply To
• High School Checklist: 9-12
• How to Pick a College Major
• Top Colleges with Fly-In and Diversity Programs
• 5 Free Digital Apps Every College Student Should Have
• Family checklist for common app

Finances

• FAFSA Application
• FAFSA Support in Other Languages
• Federal Student Financial Aid Guide
• Top Scholarships for College Students
• Women in STEM Scholarships​
• Finance Management - Open Hearth
• ​Scholarship Opportunities - Chester County Community Foundation (List)
• Scholarship Opportunity - Rigg Scholarship
• Scholarship Opportunities - Summer Opportunities
• Pennsylvania Student Aid Guide - 2026-2027
• SAT Fee Waivers
• College Application Fee Waiver FAQ
• Family Savings Partner Program - Save for your Education​
• Award Letter Comparison Worksheet
• Financial Aid Award Letter Comparison Tool
• Find and Apply for Scholarships with Scholarships360 
• Financial Aid Webinars-multiple opportunities through PHeaa
• Best Scholarship Websites And Search Engines
• CSS Profile- Guide to filling out
• FAFSA - Tip sheet
• Scholarship Opportunity - The Philadelphia Foundation
• Scholarship Opportunity - Penn State Services for Minority Students
• Scholarship Opportunity - Thurgood Marshall College Fund
• Scholarship Opportunity - United Negro College Fund​
• Scholarship Opportunity - Tulane University-multiple opportunities and deadlines​
• Scholarship Opportunity - $5,000 Meet Appily Scholarship​
• Scholarship Opportunity - $1,000 “Caretakers on the Climb” Scholarship, deadline is January 31, 2026
• Scholarship Opportunity - $5,000 Connex Foundation Scholarship, deadline is February 15, 2026​
• Scholarship Opportunity - Helping Hand Scholarship, deadline is February 28, 2026
• Scholarship Opportunity - Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships, deadline is March 1, 2026
• Scholarship Opportunity - SWE Emerging First-Year Scholars Program, deadline is March 31, 2026
• Scholarship Opportunity - $1,000 Beacon Scholarship for Rural America, deadline is November 2026

Career opportunities

• PA CareerLink Events Calendar - Lancaster County
• Internship Opportunity-Environment America
• Internship Opportunity-INROADS
• Internship Opportunity-NBCUniversal
• ​Job Opportunities-IMC Construction
• Job Opportunity-Coatesville School District
• Job Opportunity-CCIU
• Job Opportunity-Allan Myers
• Job Opportunity-Victory Brewing
• Job Opportunity-Phoenixville Community Health Foundation
• Job Opportunity-Brandywine Valley Active Aging
• Job Opportunities-Kendal Crosslands Communities
• Job Opportunities - Various positions at ONIX Hospitality
• Internships with Chester County-Numerous opportunities available
• Chester County Coroner Internship Information
• The Ultimate Guide to Internships
• 10 Tips to Make the Most of Your College Career Fair​
• When to Write Cover Letters
• Volunteer Opportunity - Chester County Teen Talk Line
• Job Opportunity - Brock and Co. in Blue Bell
• Job Opportunity - Instructional Assistants, numerous positions
• Job Opportunity - Summer Student Workers, numerous positions
• Health Career Summer Academy for High School Students - West Chester University
• Job Opportunity - Lead Cook, Summer Camp-Rising Sun, Maryland
• Volunteer Opportunities - Habitat for Humanity of Chester County
• Top skills to add to your resume-new grads
• Job Opportunity - YMCA Summer Camp Jobs

Life Management

• 8 Time Management Tips for Students​
• Managing Stress in College
• Transitioning From High School to College
• Stress Management for Students
• Be Productive over School Breaks
• Handle the Stress of Planning Your Future
• JED Mental Health Resource Center
• Addiction Resource
• Call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Hotline
• 101 Ways to Take Care of Yourself When the World Feels Overwhelming
• Getting Help After Traumatic Events
• ​​Counseling Services for Teens and Young Adults​
• Chester County Teen Talk Line