Dear Students,

In the past 30 days, 15 million college students started or resumed pursuit of their Associate or Bachelor’s Degree. I hope that included you.

If you’re a typical Penn Foster College student, you’re an adult with a ton of responsibilities, and Fall is one of your busiest times. But I want you to know that more than 4 million of those students going back to college this Fall are over age 25. So, if you’re over 25, you’ve got lots of company among adults who have made their own education a top priority.

Most of you 4 million students spend your lives encouraging others to do what’s best for them, to achieve their potential, to take their studies seriously. Perhaps you don’t feel anyone is encouraging you to do the same. Well, you need to know that all of us at Penn Foster College come to work every morning rooting for you to hang in there, to take the next test, to complete that next course, and to move toward your college degree.

Nothing gives us more satisfaction than hearing from graduates who are grateful to Penn Foster College for equipping them to move toward a new career, a better job, and a more satisfying life. Here is what one recent graduate wrote to us recently:

“Penn Foster gave me the hope of fulfilling my dreams
of getting a college degree, at my own pace and at an affordable tuition.”
Daniel Sands
Penn Foster College Graduate

What will be your story? Your cheerleaders are here. If you need help from any of us, please give us a call or send us an email.

Your success is our driving force.

Richard W. Ferrin, Ph.D.
President (Head Cheerleader)
Penn Foster College

Featured Program of the Month:
Computer Information Systems AS Degree by Brandon Nolta

Keeping up with computer information systems (CIS) is a demanding task. The field covers multiple disciplines and skill sets—programming, system analysis, database management, and end-user support—and the need for qualified personnel is expanding. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment growth in CIS management alone will outstrip the average of all other professions through 2014, and knowledge in multiple fields is vital to success. Learn more about earning your CIS degree.

Did You Know?

Here at Penn Foster, we have a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week Automated Phone Service that can help you with almost all of your student needs. The toll-free number is 1-888-427-1000. Many of our students use this service when calling for basic information regarding their account. Let us show you what we mean:

Top five reasons our students use our Automated Phone Service:
      1. To make a payment on their accounts (Press option 2,1)
      2. To check on a shipment (Press option 3,2
      3. To check on grades (Press option 1,2,2,1)
      4. To speak to an Instructor (Press option 1,2,2,4)
      5. To order a copy of their Financial Information (Press option 2,2,2)

Top five things you might not know you can do with our Automated Phone Service:
      1. Order a copy of your grades (Press option 1,2,2,3)
      2. Order a payment book (Press option 2,2,1)
      3. Order a Privacy Release Form (Press option 3,1,2)
      4. Listen to the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (Press option 4,1)
      5. Order exam cards (Press option 3,1,1)

Be sure to take full advantage of everything we offer through the Automated Phone Service. We’re here to serve you 24/7!

Penn Foster College Dean’s List

Click here to view the list of students who have recently achieved the Dean’s List honor and who have agreed to have their names listed. Congratulations to all!

Now LIVE — Penn Foster BLOG

Be one of the first to check out the Penn Foster BLOG. Read what our staff and students have to say. Our hopes are to create a space where we can interact with our visitors and be a major contributor of engaging topics, including real-world student thoughts and experiences, distance education trends, online learning opportunities, and education in general.

Ed2Go — Health Care Courses

Health Care continuing education courses are available from Penn Foster College. You can learn alternative medicine, gerontology, legal and ethical issues in medicine, pain assessment, and much more. And...most of these courses can be completed in just six weeks. For a course listing or to enroll in any one of these courses, visit www.PennFosterCollege.edu, select “Associate Degrees” then select the link for “Health care Continuing Education Courses” on the lower left.

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Looking for Employees

Penn Foster will post your job openings for free. Employers looking to find the right help, with specific skills and training, will be able to reach thousands of current students, near graduates, and graduates through job postings at
no charge. For more
information, contact JobPostings@pennfoster.edu.

Tell Us YOUR Story

There is no one better qualified to encourage our students than someone who has personally experienced and met the challenges of distance learning. Many students need inspiration, motivation, and support just to enroll, as well as continue with and complete their studies. Email your story to Jim.Healey@pennfoster.edu, or mail it to Jim Healey, c/o Penn Foster, 925 Oak St., Scranton, PA 18515. We would love to hear from you.

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