Saint Francis University

   Megan Gallagher, Act 101 Counselor

ACT 101 Program

The Act 101 Program was created as a result of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Equal Opportunity Act 101 in 1971 and focuses on serving undergraduate students in order to make the ideal of educational opportunity a reality for all qualified students. Support services include access to free textbooks through our lending library, assistance with class registration, free peer and group tutoring, workshops, and academic and career counseling. If you are a resident of Pennsylvania, contact the Center for Academic Success to determine eligibility.

Benefits (link)

Eligibility (link)

Admission into the ACT 101 Program

Students are admitted into the ACT 101 Program throughout the academic year. The ACT 101 staff, in cooperation with the Offices of Admissions and Student Financial Aid, identify those students who meet the academic and economic guidelines. These students are then invited by the ACT 101 staff to enroll in the Program.