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At Alvernia, applying for financial aid is easy. We encourage all prospective Alvernia students to apply, even if you feel you may not be eligible for assistance. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to answer questions and guide you through any financial aid situation, email us, call us at 610-796-8201 or stop by the office in Room 114 of Bernardine Hall. Read more financial aid, fees, FAFSA, and billing FAQs here.
At Alvernia, we’re in the business of supporting and affirming people in the pursuit of changing their lives for good. If the vision you have of your life includes making an impact on the world, up-leveling your career growth, building a better life for your family, serving your community, or becoming the leader you’ve always known yourself to be – join us to kick-start your next steps. You’re here to get ahead, we’re here to help. Contact our knowledgeable admissions coordinators for more information at gradandadult@alvernia.edu, 610-796-5187
The Office of Residence Life will begin to communicate with incoming first-year and transfer students with complete detailed instructions by the end of February. Our goal is to open the incoming student housing application no later than mid-March.
The path to college is a process that typically starts in high school. Our Undergraduate Admissions Office is devoted to helping students and their families through this important and exciting time by arranging visits, hosting events, and answering questions to help you meet future goals and craft a fulfilling life. And, we want you to experience the many ways that Alvernia can help you do this!
To aid those with questions, we offer this general timeline. Please feel free to email the Undergraduate Admissions Office or call us at 610-796-8269 with questions about attending Alvernia.
Alvernia University’s Total Experience Learning® (TExpL®) Institute has received a multi-year, $1.04M grant from Caterpillar Inc. to expand high-quality STEM education and educator development aligned with the workforce needs of today and the future. This two-year initiative will be launched with Berks County school districts in Pennsylvania, and scale to additional regions aligned with the CAT® dealer network and community footprint.

The initiative addresses two critical challenges affecting workforce readiness: declining student proficiency in foundational STEM skills, resulting in a shortage of skill-ready talent for open positions in skilled trades, and the increasing challenges of finding and retaining qualified educators. Through a structured, four-course graduate certificate and ongoing professional support services, Total Experience Learning® equips educators to deliver hands-on, inquiry-based instruction that strengthens problem-solving, innovation, and applied learning.

“Preparing students for future careers starts with supporting educators,” said Alvernia University Chief Innovation Officer and Founder of the Total Experience Learning® Institute Adelle Schade, Ph.D. “This collaboration helps teachers deliver relevant, real-world learning while working with industry experts to support the complexities of business and industry talent needs.”

Prior implementations of Total Experience Learning® demonstrate strong outcomes in educator engagement and instructional effectiveness. Ninety-seven percent of participating educators reported they would repeat the training, and districts report improvements in instructional quality and educator retention, key factors in long-term student success.

Caterpillar will support alignment between classroom learning and workforce priorities, helping students understand career pathways in STEM, advanced manufacturing, and technology-related fields. The program is designed with a phased funding model that builds district ownership, collaboration, and sustainability beyond the initial grant period.

“This collaboration reflects Caterpillar’s commitment to supporting the people and communities where our company lives and operates,” said Asha Varghese, head of corporate social responsibility at Caterpillar. “By strengthening educator capacity and student engagement in STEM learning, the program will help students develop the skills they need for long-term economic growth and will deepen our core belief in the Power of Everyone.”

Over the two-year project period, the initiative is expected to directly serve more than 9,200 students and educators and indirectly benefit more than 18,000 family and community members, contributing to improved school stability, workforce readiness, and regional economic vitality.
For more information, please visit www.alvernia.edu/texpl.
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