The Pennsylvania legislature established the Higher Education Equal Opportunity Program (Act 101) in 1971.  The program provides support services for undergraduate students whose cultural, economic and educational disadvantages might impede their ability to pursue higher education opportunities successfully.  Through a program of tutoring, counseling, curricular innovation, and cultural enrichment activities, students develop as campus leaders and graduate with marketable skills.

In 1971, the Act 101 Program served 1,124 students at 31 institutions with an appropriation of $1 million.  Through the financial commitment of the Commonwealth, Act 101 has grown, enabling more institutions to offer educational opportunities to more students.   In 2005-2006 Act 101 is serving more than 14,000 students at 75 institutions with an appropriation of $9.32 million.

Learn More at:

http://www.pdehighered.state.pa.us/higher/cwp/view.asp?a=12&Q=41415&higherNav=|10811|&higherNav=|2928|