Step Up to College Guide

Published annually by Philadelphia Futures, Step Up to College: Philadelphia’s Guide to the College Preparation, Application, Admissions & Financial Aid Processes is the complete resource for college-bound high school students. 

Designed with first-generation-to-college students in mind, Step Up to College contains Philadelphia-focused information, including scholarship and financial aid resources, college prep programs and initiatives, and admissions information from Pennsylvania colleges. 

Every October, 40,000 copies of Step Up to College are distributed free of charge to Philadelphia public, parochial, and charter high schools, libraries, and many community-based organizations. 

A Sustainable Resource

To reduce our environmental footprint, Step Up to College is printed in Philadelphia with 100 percent wind power using soy-based inks on FSC certified paper. 

Supporters

Step Up to College is published through the generous support of many sponsors. The following institutions and organizations demonstrate their commitment to this important publication and the students it serves:

• Arcadia University
• Community College of Philadelphia 
• Dickinson College
• Drexel University
• Eagles Youth Partnership
• Esperanza College of Eastern University 
• Holy Family University
• Lafayette College
• Penn State University
• Rosemont College
• Saint Joseph’s University
• Temple University
• University of Pennsylvania
• University of the Sciences
• Villanova University

Show Your Support

Supporting Step Up to College is a meaningful way to partner with Philadelphia Futures and support its effort to provide Philadelphia's high school students with the tools and resources they need to pursue education beyond high school. 

Benefits of Supporting Step Up to College 

• Step Up to College offers funders tremendous outreach opportunities to the Philadelphia community and exposure to a large audience of students and their families.
• College and university supporters are featured in our college profile section and have the opportunity to include an ad and campus photos.

To learn more about supporting Step Up to College, please contact Joan Mazzotti by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone at 215.790.1666, Ext. 418.

Feedback from the Community

Step Up to College is a vital resource for teachers and guidance counselors in Philadelphia’s high schools. Below is a sampling of what people are saying:

"This publication is extremely helpful for Philadelphia’s first-generation-to-college students.”

"This Guide is a masterpiece. It is the best resource available to our students.”

"I have been using it in classes with my students for 12 years.”

"A fantastic resource for my students!”