What is Parent Pathways at IUP?
Parent Pathways is a program funded by the PA Department of Education to support undergraduate parenting students with tuition assistance, emergency funding, and wrap-around service support (e.g., school supplies funding, resource referrals, childcare funding).
Who is eligible?
IUP parenting students enrolled in an undergraduate course with a completed FAFSA and an annual family income at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty guideline.
What do I have to do?
To enroll in the program complete a Parent Pathways application and send supporting documents to parentpathways-program@iup.edu. For more information, contact:
Dr. Jennifer Salaway
Parent Pathways Project Coordinator
Phone: 724-357-2400
Fax: 724-357-2961
What can you receive?
Scholarship and Stipend
- Up to $1000 per academic year applied to tuition
- Up to $200 per semester applied to textbooks and supplies at the bookstore
Parent Support Services
- Parent Education
- CPR Training
- Resource Referrals
- Family Support Services
Child Care Funding
- Up to 40-90 percent of total cost covered
Emergency Funding
- Up to $100 in gift cards for Walmart or Amazon per academic year when an emergency occurs (distributed in $25 increments)