Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) · Up to $5,750 (2025-26 max) · Verify deadline
Who qualifies
Pennsylvania resident
High school graduate (or equivalent)
Enrolled at PHEAA-approved postsecondary school
Demonstrate financial need
Submit FAFSA
First-time applicants must complete State Grant Form
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: pennsylvania resident; high school graduate (or equivalent); enrolled at pheaa-approved postsecondary school. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.