Keystone Comeback Program
Are you considering a return to college? We are part of the Keystone Comeback, a Southwestern Pennsylvania regional initiative to help former students return to college, complete their credentials and advance their careers. Eligible students receive support to enroll at Point Park University. Through the program, students who re-enroll may be eligible to have up to $5,000 in eligible institutional balances cancelled after re-enrolling and meeting program milestones.
InsideTrack, a not-for-profit that helps learners achieve their education and career goals through coaching, will contact stopped-out learners and support them with the re-enrollment process at any of the participating institutions.
The participating institutions in the Keystone Comeback are:
- Butler County Community College
- Carlow University
- Chatham University
- Community College of Allegheny County
- Community College of Beaver County
- Duquesne University
- Penn State Beaver
- Penn State Greater Allegheny
- Point Park University
What do I get with Keystone Comeback?
By participating in the Keystone Comeback, students will receive:
- Help from an InsideTrack coach to create a re-enrollment plan
- Information about how to apply previously earned credits to shorten time to degree
- Advising from InsideTrack and Point Park about enrollment and ongoing progress
- The opportunity to have up to $5,000 in eligible past-due balances cancelled (if applicable)
Who is eligible for Keystone Comeback?
To be eligible, students must have stopped out from one of the above participating institutions before completing a degree, cannot currently be enrolled at another postsecondary institution, and must be able to be admitted to a participating institution.
What are the qualifications for balance forgiveness?
To initially be considered for balance forgiveness, you must meet the following qualifications:
- Last date of attendance was between Fall 2017 and Fall 2025 (within the past 8 years)
- The last institution you attended was Point Park University
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
If you meet those requirements and enroll at Point Park University, a balance of up to $5,000 will be forgiven after specific academic milestones are achieved. Detailed information will be provided during the inquiry process with our partner, Inside Track.
How do I get started with Keystone Comeback?
- Complete the Keystone Comeback Participation Form.
- Our partner, Inside Track will reach out to your provided contact information to explain the program, its requirements, and the process to prepare for readmission.
- Once you are ready to proceed to enrollment, complete our Online Application.
Who to contact about Keystone Comeback
To learn more about re-enrolling at Point Park, you can reach out to the Office of Graduate and Online Admissions at 412-392-3808 or gradadmissions@pointpark.edu.
General questions about Keystone Comeback can be sent to LRCE@Pointpark.edu.
Interested students should complete the Keystone Comeback Participation Form.
Learn more about the Keystone Comeback: https://sr.ithaka.org/keystone-comeback