Representatives from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will be providing a variety of webinars, including an overview of how to apply for all types of financial aid, reviewing financial aid offers, financial aid for non-traditional students, and more!
PHEAA and PA Forward Student Loan Program Webinar Events
I have done everything right so far: Found the perfect school, made it through the admission process, filed my FAFSA, filed my PA State Grant form, applied for scholarships, researched higher education costs, and calculated my funding gap. Now that I can see an education loan is necessary, where do I go from here? What loan programs are available? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various types? Join financial aid experts Suzanne Sparrow and Dan Wray of PHEAA for a 1-hour webinar to review the different borrowing options and examine the details associated with each option. Suzanne and Dan will answer your questions as you sort out the information and make decisions that are right for you and your family.
TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM (ET)
Join Suzanne Sparrow and Dan Wray of PHEAA for this fun and informative webinar. Learn how to use online tools to plan for financial success as you seek a postsecondary education. This webinar also emphasizes best practices (such as seeking grants and scholarships first), covers the primary methods of keeping school-related debt to a minimum, reminds families about additional resources (such as payment plans), and touches on private education loans as a last resort.
TIME: Noon-1:00 PM (ET)
The offer letter, or financing plans, that you receive provide an idea of the costs associated with postsecondary education—but they can be confusing, as each school formats their information differently. In this 1-hour webinar, Suzanne Sparrow and Daniel Wray of PHEAA will help you understand and navigate through the types of aid that are listed, what you are being offered, and identify the balances and next steps needed so you can make knowledgeable and affordable decisions. Q&A interaction is encouraged.
TIME: Noon-1:00 PM (ET)
Understanding education balances can be confusing. Whether you're trying to address the costs or beginning to plan for higher education, this review is for you. Join PHEAA representatives Suzanne Sparrow and Daniel Wray for a 1-hour webinar that will emphasize best practices (such as seeking grants and scholarships first), remind families about additional resources (such as payment plans), and review private education loans as a last resort in the process of covering the gap and keeping balances affordable. The discussion will also include the basics of credit, what factors impact a credit score, how can a credit score be improved, and the effects on your borrowing capability.
TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM (ET)
Follow Suzanne Sparrow and Dan Wray of PHEAA as they guide you along the exciting (and sometimes bumpy) road to an affordable higher education. The journey will begin before high school and end in the land of education loan repayment—or maybe even education loan forgiveness. One thing is for certain: it's never too early to start preparing for a successful higher education experience. This 1-hour presentation will provide the starting points and web resources for effective research before, during, and after your student makes postsecondary decisions. Know what to expect and to plan for it is the key. Failing to plan is planning to fail!
TIME: Noon-1:00 PM (ET)
Understanding education balances can be confusing. Whether you're trying to address the costs or beginning to plan for higher education, this review is for you. Join PHEAA representatives Suzanne Sparrow and Daniel Wray for a 1-hour webinar that will emphasize best practices (such as seeking grants and scholarships first), remind families about additional resources (such as payment plans), and review private education loans as a last resort in the process of covering the gap and keeping balances affordable. The discussion will also include the basics of credit, what factors impact a credit score, how can a credit score be improved, and the effects on your borrowing capability.
TIME: Noon-1:00 PM (ET)
The offer letter, or financing plans, that you receive provide an idea of the costs associated with postsecondary education—but they can be confusing, as each school formats their information differently. In this 1-hour webinar, Suzanne Sparrow and Daniel Wray of PHEAA will help you understand and navigate through the types of aid that are listed, what you are being offered, and identify the balances and next steps needed so you can make knowledgeable and affordable decisions. Q&A interaction is encouraged.
TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM (ET)
Articles related to funding a higher education are in the news almost every day and it can lead even the most knowledgeable of us into information overload. Have you ever wanted to simply ask a few specific questions, yet couldn't find anyone to ask? Maybe you have questions about planning for college, finding the right school, applying for scholarships and for federal and state aid, understanding offer letters, completing loan applications, comparing federal loans to private loans, repaying or refinancing loans after graduation, etc. Join Suzanne Sparrow and Daniel Wray of PHEAA for a wide open, 1-hour Q&A session. Ask your questions in an open forum or privately via the chat. Hope to see you there!
TIME: Noon-1:00 PM (ET)
The offer letter, or financing plans, that you receive provide an idea of the costs associated with postsecondary education—but they can be confusing, as each school formats their information differently. In this 1-hour webinar, Suzanne Sparrow and Daniel Wray of PHEAA will help you understand and navigate through the types of aid that are listed, what you are being offered, and identify the balances and next steps needed so you can make knowledgeable and affordable decisions. Q&A interaction is encouraged.
TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM (ET)
Articles related to funding a higher education are in the news almost every day and it can lead even the most knowledgeable of us into information overload. Have you ever wanted to simply ask a few specific questions, yet couldn't find anyone to ask? Maybe you have questions about planning for college, finding the right school, applying for scholarships and for federal and state aid, understanding offer letters, completing loan applications, comparing federal loans to private loans, repaying or refinancing loans after graduation, etc. Join Suzanne Sparrow and Daniel Wray of PHEAA for a wide open, 1-hour Q&A session. Ask your questions in an open forum or privately via the chat. Hope to see you there!
TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM (ET)
The offer letter, or financing plans, that you receive provide an idea of the costs associated with postsecondary education—but they can be confusing, as each school formats their information differently. In this 1-hour webinar, Suzanne Sparrow and Daniel Wray of PHEAA will help you understand and navigate through the types of aid that are listed, what you are being offered, and identify the balances and next steps needed so you can make knowledgeable and affordable decisions. Q&A interaction is encouraged.
TIME: Noon-1:00 PM (ET)
Keystone Student Loan Program Webinar Events
Looking for additional options to offer to your Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia students? Find out more information on PHEAA's Keystone Student Loan Program. Join us for a webinar on Keystone Student Loans to help your students and families unlock a new way to pay for college.
TIME: 2:00-3:00 PM (ET)
Looking for additional options to offer to your Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia students? Find out more information on PHEAA's Keystone Student Loan Program. Join us for a webinar on Keystone Student Loans to help your students and families unlock a new way to pay for college.
TIME: 10:00-11:00 AM (ET)
Looking for additional options to offer to your Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia students? Find out more information on PHEAA's Keystone Student Loan Program. Join us for a webinar on Keystone Student Loans to help your students and families unlock a new way to pay for college.
TIME: 2:00-3:00 PM (ET)
Looking for additional options to offer to your Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia students? Find out more information on PHEAA's Keystone Student Loan Program. Join us for a webinar on Keystone Student Loans to help your students and families unlock a new way to pay for college.
TIME: 2:00-3:00 PM (ET)
Financial Aid and FAFSA® Webinars
You will need a StudentAid.gov account to fill out and submit the FAFSA. Join us to learn more about what the Studentaid.gov account is, who should create one, when you should create it, and what is needed to create the account.
TIME: 6:00-7:00 PM (ET)
PHEAA Access Partners will present information on the financial aid application process, what types of aid are available for students, and strategies to start thinking about affordability before getting ready to apply for postsecondary school admission. Time will be built into the presentation to allow you to ask any questions you may have regarding the financial aid process.
TIME: 6:00-7:00 PM (ET)
Senator Tracy Pennycuick is pleased to invite parents and students to this important financial aid informational webinar for students who would like to pursue a higher education. This event will feature special guest speakers from PHEAA. The webinar will provide an overview of the new and changing process to apply for financial aid beginning with the 2025-26 academic year. The webinar is open to all ages and grades. The presentation will have additional time for a Q&A session.
TIME: 6:30-8:00 PM (ET)
Webinar Series with ECYEH
PHEAA and Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) will collaborate on a webinar series about PA students experiencing homelessness. Join PHEAA and ECYEH representatives as they unpack the meaning of “homelessness” and provide resources to help students navigate life beyond high school.
Many students in foster care or those experiencing homelessness aspire to attend a postsecondary school. Obtaining the resources, support, and funding to enroll in these schools is sometimes an impossible task. This presentation provides an overview of financial aid, available resources, and explains how to navigate the FAFSA for students with special circumstances. This event is hosted by Tiffanie DeVan from PHEAA and Elizabeth Fortuner from ECYEH.
TIME: 6:00-7:15 PM (ET)
Webinars for Educators
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Other Information You May Find Helpful
PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partners continue to be available to assist students and families with any financial aid questions, including assistance with completing the FAFSA. Please contact the Access Partner that serves your county.
Check out our public Financial Aid Night Help Events and our FAFSA Completion Help Events.