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Parents & FamilyKelleher Connect Career Opportunity Fund
Short-term training opportunities with long-term benefits to jump start your career.
The Kelleher Connect Career Opportunity Fund provides financial assistance from $500-$5,000 each semester, for those who qualify.
To qualify, you must:
- Be enrolled continuously in at least 2 academic courses in an eligible certificate program
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 on every course throughout your time enrolled in the program
- Complete a FAFSA for each academic year you are enrolled in the program
- Be a Delaware County or Chester County resident
“As a returning student, it’s a financial strain. Any time there is financial aid, it takes a lot of the burden off.”
Applying for these funds is easy:
Step 1: Complete an Admissions Application for an eligible certificate program.
If you are a current student but not enrolled in an eligible program, you will need to submit a Change of Major form before moving forward.
Step 2: Submit a Kelleher Connect Application*
*Applications for Kelleher Connect Opportunity Fund are currently closed. Please check back again soon.
Step 3: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Funds available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Not ready to apply? Complete our Request for Information Form to learn more about this exciting scholarship opportunity or contact the Admissions Office at 610-359-5050 or admiss@dccc.edu.
Eligible Certificate Programs
About the Kelleher Family Foundation
Andrew and Sharon Kelleher launched the Kelleher Connect Career Opportunity Fund through their family foundation. By creating opportunities for an education that leads to a strong career path, the Kelleher Family Foundation encourages recipients to bring their new knowledge and career skills back into their communities.
