THE PJA SCHOOL

Business, Legal, and Accounting

When you’re ready to boost your career with quality education, check out the PJA School. Since 1981, the PJA School has provided career-focused training and education to students and working adults from throughout the Delaware Valley with convenient day, evening, and weekend classes. Today, the PJA School is a premier specialized business school offering diploma programs and specialized associate degrees in the business, legal, and accounting fields. PJA School credits are also transferable to 5 area colleges and universities.

Conveniently located in Upper Darby, PA, the PJA School offers programs that strive to provide our students with the knowledge, skills, and attitude for success in life and excellence in the workforce. PJA serves a diverse student body, including recent high school graduates seeking to enter business, legal, or accounting fields, and working professionals who are re-entering the workforce or seeking a career change.

PROGRAMS AT THE PJA SCHOOL

ACCOUNTING STUDIES

• Business and Accounting Specialist (ASB Degree)

• Para-Accountant Specialist (Career Diploma)

• Legal Accounting Paraprofessional (ASB Degree)

BUSINESS STUDIES

• Computerized Office Specialist

LEGAL STUDIES

• Paralegal (ASB Degree)

• Paralegal Including Computer Applications (Career Diploma)

• Legal Secretary (ASB Degree)

• Legal Accounting Paraprofessional (Career Diploma)

Programs are subject to change without notice. Please contact the PJA School for more information.

FINANCIAL AID

At the PJA School, we understand that quality education can represent a significant personal investment. Financial aid is available for those who qualify, and we encourage all applicants to contact the PJA School financial aid staff. We are committed to helping our students to develop a financing plan that reflects their individual situation.   

Programs for eligible students may include grants, scholarships and loans. All of our programs qualify for federal Title IV financial aid programs, and we assist students with all the paperwork. Our financial aid administrators are knowledgeable about the application process, and will assist you in developing a financial plan to make your education affordable.

Some financial aid opportunities include:

• Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL)

• Imagine America Scholarship Program

• Keystone Extra Loan

• National Loan Servicing Center (NLSC)

• Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

• Pell Grant

• PHEAA Grant

• PLUS Loan Program

• TERI Loan

• Veteran's Education Benefits

• Workforce Investment Act (Formerly JTPA) 

 CAREER SERVICES

We know that the goal of our students is to begin or develop a rewarding career. At the PJA School, we integrate career development into the student experience. While we cannot guarantee a job for any student or graduate, the Career Services Department is dedicated to assisting our grads to reach their personal career goals.

Career development begins with every program, both in the classroom and with personal support from our staff and faculty. Assistance may include the development of a student’s resume and cover letter, strengthening interview skills, and identifying leads through a variety of sources. Our grads also benefit from the network of employers who know that PJA alumni are highly marketable to large corporations, small businesses, traditional law firms, government agencies, and employment firms.

The PJA School is proud of our record of alumni success. We know that when our graduates are successful, then we are, too.

When you want quality career training in business, legal, or accounting, contact the PJA School and get your application started.

The PJA School

7900 W Chester Pike

Upper Darby, PA 19082

ACCREDITATION

The PJA School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The PJA School is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools. It is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Higher Education to grant Specialized Associate Degrees for some of its programs.