ACT 101 at Westmoreland County Community College
The Higher Education Equal Opportunity Program ACT 101, established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1971, authorized the establishment of programs at Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities to assist students whose records might indicate they need a little extra help at first to succeed in college.
The ACT 101 program at Westmoreland provides counseling, tutoring, cultural trips and other services for students seeking a college education.
The Westmoreland County Community College ACT 101 Program is located in the Student Achievement Center, Room 360 A at the Youngwood campus.
Who Qualifies?
- Currently enrolled full-time or part-time
- Academically at-risk at the point of admission (e.g., low high school GPA, low SAT or ACT score, placement into a remedial course, GED recipient, or ESL status)
- Economically disadvantaged with an annual family income equal to or less than 200 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Maintains primary residence in Pennsylvania
How to Apply
- Apply in person - Student Achievement Center, Room 360 A
- Complete the Application Form
Meet the Staff

Kelly Baluh
- M.A. Community Counseling
- B.A. Psychology
- Secondary School Counseling Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Email: baluhkFREEWESTMORELAND
Nina Schall
- B.S. Psychology
- MSW Social Work
- NCNTT Tobacco Treatment Specialist
Email: schallnFREEWESTMORELAND