Prepare
A PA State Grant is based on financial need. Before you complete the form, learn what you will need to apply, and what the eligibility criteria are.
Am I Eligible?
You may be eligible if you demonstrate financial need and meet specific requirements.
- Are a high school graduate as stipulated in the PA State Grant law
- Attend a postsecondary school approved by PHEAA for PA State Grant purposes
- Are enrolled at least half-time (defined as at least 6 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
- If enrolled at an institution that is not headquartered and domiciled in Pennsylvania, you must be enrolled in a program of study where at least 50% of the total credit or clock hours needed for complet