RESOURCES
Relevant content, thoughtfully curated by CASE meeting presenters and action team members.
COLLEGE ACCESS & AFFORDABILITY Resources
Connecting Philadelphians to the resources and programs to help them plan, apply and pay for college.
A guide to the college preparation, application, admissions, and financial
aid processes.
The Octavius Catto Scholarship is a city-funded initiative for low-income Philly students to attend CCP for free.
Family and Student Companion Guide
Designed to empower families and students toward successful postsecondary educational outcomes that lead to fulfilling careers.
A guide to the college preparation, application, admissions, and financial
aid processes.
Connecting Philadelphians to the resources and programs to help them plan, apply and pay for college.
The Octavius Catto Scholarship is a city-funded initiative for low-income Philly students to attend CCP for free.
POSTSECONDARY PLANNING
Resources
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Click here for an overview of College Application Week events, initiatives and resources, some of which extend beyond the campaign week of October 25 - November 1.
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Family and Student Companion Guide - This resource empowers families and students toward successful postsecondary educational outcomes that lead to fulfilling careers. This guide is helpful for ensuring a cohesive and supportive learning experience to get students to the next phase of their lives.
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4-Year College Pathway — how to apply to 4-year college after high school
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2-Year College Pathway — how to apply to 2-year college after high school
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Military Enlistment Pathway — how to join the military after high school
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Trades & Apprenticeship — how to apply to trades and apprenticeships after high school
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Entrepreneurship & Workforce — how to explore entrepreneurship and workforce after high school
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The mission of the Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable is to continuously enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of college access and success professionals and other stakeholders who help students matriculate and graduate from institutions of higher education. Visit their website for opportunities and resources related to professional development, advocacy and awareness, plus communications and outreach.
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The School District of Philadelphia released a report on summer melt for the classes of 2022, 2023 and 2024 and the CASE On Track to College Graduation Action Team invited authors of the report to join and discuss. Click here for the webinar slides from Summer Melt: What the Philadelphia Data Tell Us presented by Dr. Aja Holden, Executive Director, Office of Postsecondary Readiness and Dr. Motunrayo Olaniyan, Senior Research Associate, both from the District.
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FAFSA
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2025–26 Counselor Resource for Completing the FAFSA Form — Provides counselors and advisors with information and resources to help guide students and their families through the FAFSA form.
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2025–26 FAFSA Preview Presentation — Provides financial aid administrators, advisors, and counselors with reference tools for staff trainings and financial aid nights. - contains screenshots which highlight changes to the online 2025–26 FAFSA form.
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2025–26 FAFSA Prototype — The tool provides the financial aid community an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the FAFSA user experience.
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Updated information and outreach tools for counselors, college access professionals, and other advisors can be found in the Financial Aid Toolkit.
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FAFSA Fast Facts Article from Campus Philly—Read on for tips on navigating the process, along with important deadlines, resources, and more to know about securing financial aid.
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“Who’s the Parent on the FAFSA Form?” Wizard—A new, stand-alone tool to help students and families determine who will need to provide contributor information on the 2025–26 FAFSA form prior to starting the application.
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“Creating Your StudentAid.gov Account” Page—A new resource that explains what families and partners need to know about creating a StudentAid.gov account.
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Pro Tips for Completing the FAFSA Form—Updated tips for preparing to complete and submit the FAFSA form - also be linked from the StudentAid.gov Dashboard to promote easier access for students and their required contributor(s).
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Federal Student Aid Estimator—The tool provides an estimate of the 2025–26 Student Aid Index and Federal Pell Grant eligibility calculation.
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FAFSA Support in Other Languages – A set of FAFSA guides and access to interpreter services for non-English speakers in 10 most common languages besides English and Spanish – 7 are there, 3 coming soon.
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Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel: FAFSA Videos—Updated videos to help students and families understand the importance of the FAFSA form, who is a FAFSA contributor, and what happens after submitting the form.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
College & Career Data
Start Here! Available data sets on philasd.org/research include:
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School Progress Report on Education and Equity (SPREE), or for more information click here
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Alternative Education Progress Report (AEPR), or for more information click here
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District SPOTlight and visit the archives for more information
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Graduation Rates (District - filterable by high school)
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District Graduates by Act 158 Pathway: Future Ready PA Index - SDP and 2023-2024 Graduation Report
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