Fund My Future Academy
Description
Helping Families Plan for Post-Secondary Success
Fund My Future PGH Academy is a program designed to support parents and guardians plan for their children’s futures after high school. Families will hear directly from local experts—bankers, college and trade school staff, and community leaders—and gain practical knowledge to navigate key decisions around post-secondary planning, one step at a time.
Goal of Program
To help parents and guardians build confidence and take action toward their child’s post-secondary success—whether that means college, trade school, or other career paths.
What We Provide
A free monthly workshop series, hosted at the University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center (CEC) in Homewood, featuring expert-led sessions on:
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Exploring postsecondary options
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Career pathways & goal setting
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Financial aid & scholarship navigation
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Budgeting for college
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Understanding credit and loans
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Managing financial stress
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Getting ready for life after high school
Each session includes a light meal, a welcoming environment, and actionable tips and tools to support your child’s future.
Fall 2025-Winter/Spring 2026 Workshop Schedule:
All sessions are held from 5:30–7:30 PM at:
📍 University of Pittsburgh CEC
622 N Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Fall 2025
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September 11 | Exploring Postsecondary Options
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October 9 | Career Pathways & Goal Setting
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November 13 | Financial Aid & Scholarship
Winter/Spring 2026
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January 8 | Budgeting for College
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February 12 | Credit & Loans Panel Discussion
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March 12 | Managing Financial Stress During the College Application Process
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April 9 | What You Need to Know Before You Go
How to Engage
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Have Questions? Contact Toni Corinealdi at Toni@neighborhoodallies.org
Stories of Impact
Bank On Allegheny County adds two new certified accounts; 15 Bank On certified accounts now available in our area!
Neighborhood Allies Receives $25K Grant from Wells Fargo Foundation to Build Opportunity through Financial Empowerment
