PASFAA Thanks our Business Partners.

PASFAA Thanks our Business Partners.

PASFAA Thanks our Business Partners.

PASFAA Thanks our Business Partners.

PASFAA Thanks our Business Partners.

PASFAA Thanks our Business Partners.

PASFAA Thanks our Business Partners.

PASFAA Thanks our Business Partners.

PASFAA Thanks our Business Partners.

PASFAA Thanks our Business Partners.

WPACSR Logo

Western PA College Success Roundtable

A consortium of secondary and post-secondary schools, community and government organizations, focused on networking, collaborating, inspiring and creating opportunities for students to achieve college success.

WPACSR Executive Council Members 2023-2024

President – Amy Kotzev, PHEAA
Past-President – Wendy Dunlap – PHEAA
Conference (CSF) Coordinator – Stephanie Hendershot, Robert Morris University

Meeting Schedule

2026-27 Roundtable meeting dates are TBD.

*Meetings are held virtually, unless otherwise noted.

How to Join Us

If you would like to be added to the email distribution list please contact Amy Kotzev, WPACSR President, at [email protected].

Documents

Constitution and By-Laws

WPACSR Constitution and Bylaws (May 2018) (pdf)

 

03-24-2036 Meeting (Click for recording)

02-10-2026 College Success Forum (CSF)

03-18-2025 Meeting (Click for recording)

02-04-2025 College Success Form (CSF)

03-14-2024 Meeting (Click for Recording)

01-30-2024 College Success Form (CSF)

11-14-2023 Meeting

09-12-2023 Meeting (Click for Recording)

05-09-2023 Meeting (Click for Recording)

03-02-2023 Meeting

01-31-2023 College Success Forum

Student Outreach

PASFAA and the Western PA College Success Roundtable have teamed up to provide resources to all Pennsylvania students and parents in a one-stop-shop. Both organizations work toward helping students achieve their educational dreams through access and funding sources.

FAFSA Completion Events

Please visit www.pheaa.org/college-planning/fafsa/help-events.shtml for a listing of public FAFSA Completion Sessions.

Employment Resources

PA Careerlink https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/
Goodwill Industries www.goodwill.org

*If you are an alum of a school, keep in touch with their Career Services Office for assistance with employment, resume writing, etc.

College Access/Planning Resources

Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counselors (PACAC) www.pacac.org
The College Board www.collegeboard.org
Princeton Review www.princetonreview.com
Education Planner www.educationplanner.org
Net Price Calculator https://npc.collegeboard.org

The Application Process

PACAC www.pacac.org
The Common Application www.commonapp.org
The College Board www.collegeboard.org

College Visits

Education Planner www.educationplanner.org
Big Future (College Board) https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org 
NCAA www.ncaa.org

Financial Aid Resources

Scholarship Tips
Interest-free loans (Allegheny County residents) www.hflapgh.org/
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.gov
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) www.pheaa.org
Military Benefits www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
ROTC www.goarmy.com/rotc.html; www.afrotc.com
Outside Scholarships www.fastweb.com; www.finaid.org; www.collegeboard.org

*Google "unusual scholarships", speak to your guidance counselor regarding local scholarships, and talk to your college and major department.

Financial Literacy Information

The Missing Semester www.themissingsemester.com
Junior Achievement www.juniorachievement.org
YouCanDealWithIt www.youcandealwithit.com
MySmartBorrowing www.mysmartborrowing.com

Voting Resources

Elections Infographic
18th Birthday Card
Civic Engagement Presentation
Municipal Elections Infographic

Support Services

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/disability-and-vocational-rehabilitation/vocational-rehabilitation 
The Pittsburgh Promise www.pittsburghpromise.org
Transition (Intermediate Units) www.paiu.org

*Google "unusual scholarships", speak to your guidance counselor regarding local scholarships, and talk to your college and major department.

Additional Funding Options

*Contact your local lending agency or the school for alternative/private education loans.

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html

*If you are an alum of a school, keep in touch with their Career Services Office for assistance with employment, resume writing, etc.

Other Related Sites

PA Treasury www.patreasury.gov
IRS www.irs.gov
Ed Tax Credit www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-benefits-for-education-information-center
Tax Transcript Service www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript
Selective Service www.sss.gov
Social Security Administration www.ssa.gov
US Citizen and Immigration Services www.uscis.gov
Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) www.consumerfinance.gov
US Senate www.senate.gov
US House of Representatives www.house.gov
PA House of Representatives www.house.state.pa.us
PA Senate www.pasen.gov
Find Your Legislator in PA www.legis.state.pa.us
NCAA www.ncaa.com
Americorps www.americorps.gov
Military Benefits www.benefits.va.gov/gibill