PA State Grant and Grow PA Grant Program
Pennsylvania State Grant
Administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, the PA State Grant is based on financial need. To qualify for the state grant, students must first complete a FAFSA, be a PA resident and be enrolled in at least six credits per semester. The deadline to complete the FAFSA for first time students is August 1 and May 1 for continuing students. Lean more about the PA State Grant Program.
Grow PA Grant ProgramAdministered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, this program helps students pay for school and builds the workforce in PA for in-demand occupations. There are over 460 eligible programs of study and majors that qualify for this award. Students must be a current resident of Pennsylvania and be enrolled at least half-time to receive this award. Students can receive up to $5,000 per year for the Grow PA Grant Program. After graduation, you must commit to work in Pennsylvania, within the in-demand occupation, for the number of years equal to the number of years in which you received the grant. Learn more about the Grow PA Grant Program.
Military and PA National GuardService to your country may qualify you or your dependent for financial aid when you pursue higher education. Learn more about these opportunities Military and National Guard.
Foster Care and Other ProgramsPennsylvania offers programs to help students who were in foster care pay for their college education. Students who were in foster care can get more information on the PA Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver and the Chafee Education and Training Grant Program, here Foster Care and Other Programs.
Remember, to potentially receive either of any of these state grants, you will need to submit your FAFSA. You are able to submit your FAFSA on the website https://studentaid.gov/. If you have any questions, please reach out to the financial aid office at fao@luzerne.edu or by calling 570-740-0389.