Funding that is paid in part or whole by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).
File the FAFSA no later than May 1
Must be a Pennsylvania resident
Must meet PHEAA′s need standard
Must be enrolled in at least 6 degree-seeking credits
Must meet PHEAA's academic progress standards
Eight full-time semesters of eligibility
Contact PHEAA at 800-692-7392 or log into your PHEAA accountto review your grant record
Special Considerations for Online Students:
Students enrolled in online credits may be eligible for a reduced PA State Grant award.
Students in the Adult Degree Program taking courses in only one 8 week module in a semester will not be eligible for PA State Grant funds due to PHEAA's term length requirements.
Other State Grant Programs
Delaware, Massachusetts, Ohio, Vermont, West Virginia
File the FAFSA form. Sometimes an additional application is required.