KEYS - Keystone Education Yields Success
A program of the PA Department of Public Welfare in collaboration with the PA Commission for Community Colleges.
The KEYS Program at BC3 acts as a liason to students from 7 Western PA Counties!
Let KEYS open the door to a brighter future for you and your family.
Who Is Eligible For KEYS?
Are you currently enrolled in classes or interested in attending BC3 and receiving services from the County Assistance Office? If so, you may qualify for additional support services through the KEYS Program!
KEYS - The Smart Place To Start
Statistics show that individuals who earn a credit-bearing certificate or associate's degree earn 32%-42% more money through employment after graduation.
What is Keys?
KEYS is designed to help TANF and Food Stamp recipients succeed in community college. KEYS helps you achieve your career goals by:
- Providing career counseling, extra tutoring and academic support.
- Facilitating supportive services available through your County Assistance Office (CAO) or BC3.
- Advocacy to your County Assistance Office.
- Connecting the student to other community service agencies.
- Access to BC3's Laptop Loan Program
How To Enroll In KEYS
If you are currently enrolled at BC3 and receiving TANF or Food Stamps, contact the KEYS Office at BC3--contact information in right sidebar of webpage--or ask your CAO Caseworker about KEYS
If you recieve TANF or Food Stamps and are not enrolled at BC3 and would like to learn more about KEYS, talk to your Caseworker at the County Assistance Office, or contact the KEYS Office at BC3. Contact information is in the right sidebar of webpage
You Could Receive
Issued by CAO or your community college
- Child care
- Transportation
- Mileage payment for use of auto
- Payment for public transportation
- Taxi fare
- School/training registration fee
- Books and school or training supplies
- Test fees
- Clothing and uniform
- Eyeglasses
- Hearing aids
- Equipment/tools needed for school/training
- Car purchases
- Car repair
- Motor vehicle operator fees
- Driver's License
- License plates
- Vehicle registration
- Vehicle inspection
- Emission control fees
- Vehicle insurance
- Union dues or professional fees
- Adult dependent care costs
Contact KEYS Office
Suzanne Simon
KEYS/Act 101 Secretary
724.287.8711 Ext 8458
Fax: 724-284-8506
suzanne.simon@bc3.edu
Ivory Dunlap
KEYS Student Facilitator
724.287.8711 Ext 8489
Fax: 724-284-8506
ivory.dunlap@bc3.edu
Kim Smith, MSW, LSW
KEYS Program Facilitator
724.287.8711 Ext 8378
Fax: 724-284-8506
kim.smith@bc3.edu
