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Scam Alert!

Phone and text scams are currently underway targeting Erie residents and possibly other Pennsylvania residents offering “Pennsylvania Loan Forgiveness”. If you are contacted from someone stating:

“We are reaching out to you because your student loan has been flagged for the Pennsylvania forgiveness program. You are eligible to receive full forgiveness. This applies to all Pennsylvania residents. Please call our office back at (717) 573-8721 to be connected to your loan counselor. Again, that number is (717) 573-8721. Thank you.”

This is a scam! You should contact your loan servicer directly for any questions about legitimate loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, if you have been contacted about a loan forgiveness scam, a complaint may be filed with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

2025-26 PA State Grant Update

The first step to apply for the 2025-26 PA State Grant is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) at StudentAid.gov. The FAFSA must be submitted by the deadline in order to be eligible for a PA State Grant.

Once you submit the FAFSA, PHEAA will trigger the next step in the PA State Grant process. Renewal students shouldn't have any other actions to take. First-time applicants must complete additional forms; we will email you when it's time to sign in and supply the needed information. We will let students and schools know when we send these emails by updating our website and social media channels. Follow PHEAA for continued updates.

Apply Now!

or call 1-844-PAFORWD

Postsecondary Schools

Since 1964, PHEAA has offered products and services to support schools in their efforts to create access to education for Pennsylvania students and residents. Here are just a few of our offerings:

Act 101 Program

Learn how to participate in PHEAA's Act 101 Program, access program materials and forms.
State Grant Eligibility

Find out the State Higher Education Grant Program eligibility requirements for your school.
Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program

Get information about the Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver (FosterEd) Program for youth who are or were in foster care.
PA STATE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM

Learn how your organization may be able to assist students in earning funds while they learn.
PHEAA FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS

Find information about funds that may be available to assist your school with federal matching funds requirements.
PA INSTITUTIONAL ASSISTANCE

Postsecondary Schools

Act 101 Program

State Grant Eligibility

Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program

PA STATE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM

PHEAA FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS

PA INSTITUTIONAL ASSISTANCE