Overview
Representatives from the 15 Quaker-affiliated colleges in the United
States, along with an expert on the college financial aid process,
will be participating. The Quaker College Fair usually attracts
100 high school students and parents from all parts of Philadelphia
Yearly Meeting; it has consistently been regarded as a valuable
and worthwhile experience.
This is a free event, sponsored by Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
and the Friends Association for Higher Education (FAHE) .
Child Care provided if requested by October 10th
For further information, please contact us:
Kori Heavner
FAHE Coordinator
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-241-7116 / Fax: 215-241-7278
Toll free: 1-800-220-0796, extension 7116
fahe@quaker.org
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Quaker Information
The staff of the Quaker Information Center, will be on hand to provide
families with information about post-secondary service, internship
and Quaker-related opportunities.
Financial Aid
Many families approaching the college admissions process for the
first time have questions about affordability and financial aid.
Someone will be available to address questions of a general nature.
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Institutions Represented
Barclay College,
Haviland, Kansas
Bryn Mawr College ,
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Earlham College,
Richmond, Indiana
Earlham School of Religion,
Richmond, Indiana
Friends World Program
at Long Island University
Southampton, New York
Friends University
Wichita, Kansas
George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon
Guilford College
Greensboro, North Carolina
Haverford College
Haverford, Pennsylvania
Malone College
Canton, Ohio
Pendle Hill
Wallingford, Pennsylvania
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Whittier College
Whittier, California
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Wilmington College
Wilmington, Ohio |
Directions
Arch Street Meeting House is at 4th and Arch Streets, a block north
of Market St. Enter the meeting house on the north side of the building,
toward Arch Street.
Driving: Driving in the area involves negotiating several one-way
streets. Arch St. runs to the west, 3rd St. runs north, and 4th St.
runs south. In a car, to get to the parking lot just head south on
4th Street, from Arch toward Market St., and turn (slowly and carefully)
up the driveway between the brick pillars on the left side half-way
down the block.
From Market Street and points south in center city, head north on
3rd St., turn left on Arch St., and turn left again on 4th St. Enter
the parking lot 1/2 block down from Arch, on the left.
From I-676 (Vine St. Expressway) from points north and west, many
people take 6th St. south to Race St., turn left, and head east on
Race to 4th; turn right, and enter the parking lot 1-1/2 blocks down
4th St., on left.
From I-95 coming from the north, take the 2nd St./ Callowhill exit
and continue straight on 2nd St. about 4 blocks south to Arch St.
Turn right on Arch St., and go 2 blocks (past meeting house) to 4th;
turn left, and enter the parking lot 1/2 block down from Arch, on
the left.
Mass Transit: The Meeting House is easily accessible by bus, subway
and regional rail. For information, call SEPTA at 215-580-7800 or
visit www.septa.org.www.septa.org |

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