Pennsylvania State Grant (PHEAA)

Administered by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency · pheaa.org

Pennsylvania's primary need-based college grant for PA residents. Covers community colleges, trade schools, and 4-year colleges. Among the more generous state grants in the region.

Eligibility requirements

✓PA resident for 12 months
✓Enrolled half-time or more at approved PA institution
✓Demonstrated financial need
✓US citizen or eligible non-citizen

Insider tip

PA State Grant covers vocational/trade schools which many state grants don't — CDL programs, cosmetology, culinary, and IT bootcamps often qualify. Apply by May 1 for following year.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at pheaa.org →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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