Pennsylvania Parent Pathways Initiative
The Pennsylvania Parent Pathways Initiative funds colleges to improve degree completion for undergraduate parenting students through tuition aid and wrap-around support services like childcare, housing, and transportation.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Deadline for questions) | February 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 per institution for a one-year project period; funds must be spent by June 30, 2028 (anticipated cycle).
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania postsecondary institutions in providing tuition, emergency aid, and wrap-around services to undergraduate parenting students.
Key Information: Only one proposal per institution; undergraduate students only; must complete FAFSA to receive student aid.
Description
The Pennsylvania Parent Pathways Initiative provides competitive funding to eligible postsecondary institutions in Pennsylvania to support undergraduate parenting students. The grant aims to increase degree completion rates among student parents by funding tuition assistance, emergency aid, and comprehensive wrap-around services such as childcare, housing, transportation, and food security. Institutions are encouraged to integrate parenting student experiences into campus policies and practices, and to use the funds in ways that directly address the critical needs of this population, as identified by statewide research and student feedback.
