State Grants

PA State Grant 

• 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 account to 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.
• Amount varies by state
• Eligibility requirements vary by state

Quick Links

• PHEAA's Website
• Completing the PA State Grant Form
• Completing the PA Summer State Grant Application
• Completing PHEAA's Income Validation Review
• Updating Your PA State Grant to Geneva College