Pennsylvania State Grant Program

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).

Required

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

Must be a Pennsylvania resident

Attend a postsecondary school approved by PHEAA for Pennsylvania State Grant purposes

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.

Required

Not required

FAFSA; Complete the State Grant Form