GRANTS

Federal Pell Grants (FAFSA School Code is 013124)

How to Apply

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Filing can be done over the internet at the www.fafsa.gov website.

Deadline Dates

File after January 1 but before April 30.Students should file as soon as they complete their tax returns.

Maximum Grant/Loan

The maximum for 2011-2012 is estimated to be $5,550.00. Based on the federal formula.

Eligibility

Financial need; undergraduate; U.S. citizen or permanent resident, eligible alien. No loan defaults.Valid Student Aid Report which is sent after filing FAFSA

Repayment Provisions

Students who withdraw from school before completing 60% of the term may be subject to repayment of a portion of the grant.

Agency

U.S.Dept. of Education Websites:www.students.gov
                                             www.fafsa.gov


Telephone: 1-800-4FED-AID or 1-800-433-3243.


PHEAA State Grants

 

How to Apply

File the FAFSA.File any additional data request you may receive from PHEAA.

Deadline Dates

August 1 for new awardees or May 1 for previous grant recipients.File by April 30 to be safe.

Maximum Grant/Loan

For 2011-2012 the maximum grant is estimated to be $3,700.Amounts change each year.

Eligibility

Financial need; undergraduate; U.S. citizen or permanent resident, eligible alien; PA resident, 1 year.

Repayment Provisions

No repayment except in cases of fraud.

Agency

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Tel: 1- 800-692-7392.



 

Important Note! - All Students Must Re-Apply For Financial Aid On An Annual Basis.