Press Releases
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PHEAA Press Releases
- PHEAA Issues Statement on Efforts to Solve the National Financial Crisis
October 1, 2008 - PHEAA Offers Pennsylvania Families Their Complete Guide to Student Aid
Families can access document online at PHEAA.org
September 24, 2008 - PHEAA Announces Increase in State Grant Awards
State budget provides 5.5% increase to grant funding
July 9, 2008 - PHEAA Saves $20.4 Million Annually Following Successful Voluntary Staff Reductions
Board realigns operations to meet challenges in the marketplace
July 2, 2008 - PHEAA Offers Online Summer State Grant Application
Students will get results faster and eliminate time-consuming errors
June 11, 2008 - PHEAA Launches New Financial Aid Delivery Product
Schools provided with one central location for loan certification
June 5, 2008 - Six-Month Grace Period Begins for College Graduates
PHEAA offers graduates repayment tips
May 28, 2008 - PHEAA Reminds College-bound Students and Parents to Complete the FAFSA
Pennsylvania State Grant deadline is fast-approaching
April 22, 2008 - Pennsylvania Senate Addresses National Student Lending Crisis
Resolution Calls for Immediate Federal Action
April 9, 2008 - PHEAA Board of Directors names James Preston as new President and CEO
March 20, 2008 - PHEAA Announces KeystoneBEST Student Loan Lenders for 2008-09 Academic Year
Lenders help ensure stability to Federal Family Education Loan Program
March 14, 2008 - PHEAA Temporarily Suspends its Student Lending Activity
February 27, 2008 - PHEAA Hosts Emergency Student Loan Funding Summit
Government, Higher Education and Finance Leaders Meet to Avert Crisis
February 21, 2008 - Adolph Re-Elected to Chair PHEAA Board
Representative Adolph continues to serve Pennsylvania's Students and Families
February 14, 2008 - PHEAA Announces 2008 KeystoneBEST Loan Program Benefits
Pennsylvania students will continue to realize up-front savings
January 28, 2008 - PHEAA's Audit Review Committee Releases Expense Audit Results
Audit shows 99.5% compliance with new, stricter spending policies
January 24, 2008 - PHEAA Warns Students and Families of Financial Aid Scams
Families should be wary of organizations charging a fee to apply for aid
January 23, 2008 - PHEAA Launches Enhanced Financial Aid Website
Accessing information made easier and faster at PHEAA.org
January 7, 2008 - PHEAA Offers Free Financial Aid Guidance
Statewide 2008-09 FAFSA Completion Workshops Scheduled
January 9, 2008