FAMILIES- Pathways Education Program Application

Northumberland, PA

Full Time

Northumberland County

Entry Level

FAMILIES- County of Northumberland: Pathways Education Program

About Us:
The County of Northumberland Pathways Educational Program provides conditional education grants to
eligible residents who have been affected by a family member’s Opioid Use Disorder. By investing in
education and career advancement, the program helps individuals move forward while building a path
toward long-term employment and self-sufficiency.

What is the Pathways Program?
The Pathways Educational Program provides conditional education grants to support eligible individuals pursuing
higher education and other approved educational opportunities. The program helps remove financial barriers
so eligible residents can pursue education and career advancement opportunities.

75% of your tuition up to $7,500 per semester
Awards are made on a rolling basis, subject to available funding.
Pathways funding is applied to tuition after any other applicable grants, scholarships, or financial assistance.The Pathways Educational Program combines financial assistance with educational sessions designed to support participants throughout their educational journey.

The Pathways Educational Program combines financial assistance with educational sessions designed to support participants throughout their educational journey.

Who is Eligible?
Applicants must:

Be a resident of Northumberland County
Be affected by a family member’s Opioid Use Disorder
Be pursuing an approved educational or career advancement opportunity

Participating Institutions:

Luzerne County Community College (LCCC)
Lackawanna College (LC)
Susquehanna Valley Technical Institute (SVTI)

Eligibility will be determined by the Northumberland County team and confirmed by the program administrator.

How to Apply?

Fill out application
Submit the following documents with your application:
- Proof Of Residency
- Personal Statement
- Verification of Recovery
- Letter of Recommendation

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First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Address*

What type of educational or career advancement opportunity are you pursuing?*

What is your school or program's name?*

Please provide proof of residency (Driver's License or State Identification Card).*

Please submit a personal statement of approximately 300 words describing how opioid use disorder has affected you, your educational goals, and how this opportunity will help you achieve long-term success.

Your statement should address the following:
• Tell us how a family member's opioid use disorder has affected you and where you are today.
• Explain the educational opportunity you are pursuing and why you selected it.
• Describe how receiving a Pathways Educational Program grant will help you achieve your educational and career goals.*

Verification of Eligibility: Documentation verifying your eligibility as a family member affected by Opioid Use Disorder. Acceptable documentation may include a letter or verification from a licensed treatment provider, behavioral health professional, recovery support organization, case manager, or other qualified professional. To protect your privacy and the privacy of your family member, please provide only the information necessary to verify your eligibility.*

Letter of Recommendation: One professional letter of recommendation from an employer, teacher or professor, counselor, case manager, recovery coach, community leader, or other qualified professional who can speak to your character, commitment, and potential for success.*

To be eligible, applicants must have been affected by a family member's Opioid Use Disorder. Please write your name below to certify that your family has been affected by a family member with Opioid Use Disorder.*

Please write your name below to certify that the information provided is true and complete to the best of your knowledge.*

Additional information or documentation may be requested as part of the application review process. Please write your name below that you understand and agree with this process.*

Human Check*

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