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Pennsylvania State Grant Program

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)

The grant is administered by PHEAA. It provides financial assistance to deserving Pennsylvanians and helps them afford the costs of higher education.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be a graduate of an approved high school, an approved overseas Department of Defense high school, a foreign high school that has obtained U.S. accreditation, or you must have a General Education Diploma (GED).
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Attend a postsecondary school approved by PHEAA for Pennsylvania State Grant purposes; Must be enrolled at least half-time (defined as at least six semester credits but less than 12 semester credits per semester, or the equivalent); Be unconditionally admitted and enrolled in an approved program of study of at least 2 academic years in length; Enrolled in a program of study where at least 50% of the total credit or clock hours needed for completion of the program are earned through classroom instruction: The program itself must be structured to allow you to complete at least 50% of your credits or clock hours in the classroom. Your enrollment pattern by term must also consist of at least 50% classroom instruction (unless you have a medical disability (PDF)); Have made satisfactory academic progress (as defined by PHEAA); Not have already earned a bachelor's degree or its equivalent
  • Residence:
    Must be a Pennsylvania resident
  • College:
    Attend a postsecondary school approved by PHEAA for Pennsylvania State Grant purposes
  • Miscellaneous:
    Are of satisfactory character (for example, not be incarcerated); Not have received the maximum number of Pennsylvania State Grants permitted; Not be in default or pending default on an educational loan. This also applies to any program where the award has been converted to a loan and the loan is in a default status.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Other Materials:
    FAFSA; Complete the State Grant Form

Contact Information

  • Phone: (800) 692-7392