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FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
To apply for federal student aid, you need to complete the FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school.
In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA data to determine your eligibility for state and school aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.
Begin by visiting the FAFSA website. The FAFSA opens during your Senior year, to apply for aid for the following year.
FINANCIAL AID EVENT 2024 - 12th Grade Students & Families
FINANCIAL AID EVENT 2024 - 12th Grade Students & Families
October 7th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Financial Aid Q&A Presentation | See below for presentation recording
Guest speaker Elizabeth Beaton from Quinnipiac University discussed the different types of financial aid available to college students, how to apply for aid, and how to make the most of a financial aid package.
Senior Students & Families: Financial Aid Program - Confirmed – 2024/10/07 14:09 EDT – Recording
STATE DEADLINE
STATE DEADLINE
May 1, 2024
All other applications.
August 1, 2024
All first-time applicants enrolled in a community college; business, trade, or technical school; hospital school of nursing; designated Pennsylvania Open-Admission institution; or nontransferable two-year program: Aug. 1, 2024, by midnight CT.
COLLEGE DEADLINE
COLLEGE DEADLINE
Check With the College
Visit the school’s website or contact its financial aid office. School deadlines are usually early in the year (often in February or March, although some are even earlier now that the FAFSA form is available in October).
FEDERAL DEADLINE
FEDERAL DEADLINE
June 30, 2024
The online FAFSA form must be submitted by midnight Central time (CT) on June 30, 2023. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by midnight CT on Sept. 10, 2024.
Ready to Start Planning?
Ready to Start Planning?
FAFSA4caster gives you a free early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. This information helps families plan ahead for college. You must use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for aid once you’ve decided to apply for admission and attend college.
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Other resources:
For undocumented students: https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/financial-aid-and-undocumented-students.pdf
Workbook for all high school students: https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/my-future-my-way.pdf
Types of Aid
Types of Aid
Aid and Other Resources From the U.S. Federal Government
Aid and Other Resources From the U.S. Federal Government
The federal government offers a number of financial aid programs. Besides aid from the U.S. Department of Education (discussed below), you also might get:
Aid for serving in the military or for being the spouse or child of a veteran;
Tax benefits for education;
An Education Award for community service with AmeriCorps;
Educational and Training Vouchers for current and former foster care youth; and/or
Scholarships and loan repayment through the Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service, National Institutes of Health, and National Health Service Corps.
The U.S. Department of Education awards more than $120 billion a year in grants, work-study funds, and low-interest loans to more than 13 million students. Federal student aid covers such expenses as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. Aid also can help pay for other related expenses, such as a computer and dependent care. Thousands of schools across the country participate in the federal student aid programs; ask the schools you’re interested in whether they do!
There are three types of federal student aid:
Grants—financial aid that doesn't have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund)
Work-study—a work program through which you earn money to help you pay for school
Loans—borrowed money for college or career school; you must repay your loans, with interest
Apply for federal student aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. And remember, the first F in “FAFSA” stands for “free”—you shouldn’t pay to fill out the FAFSA form!
Aid From Your State Government
Aid From Your State Government
Even if you're not eligible for federal aid, you might be eligible for financial aid from your state. Contact your state grant agency for more information.
Aid From Your College or Career School
Aid From Your College or Career School
Many schools offer financial aid from their own funds. Find out what might be available to you:
Visit your school's financial aid page on its website, or ask someone in the financial aid office.
Ask at the department that offers your course of study; they might have a scholarship for students in your major.
Fill out any applications the school requires for its own aid, and meet the deadlines.
Aid From a Nonprofit or Private Organization
Aid From a Nonprofit or Private Organization
Many organizations offer scholarships or grants to help students pay for college or career school. This free money can make a real difference in how affordable your education is.
PHEAA Webinars
PHEAA Webinars
PHEAA - the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency - offers year-round webinars that include the following FAQs:
Understanding the Financial Offer/Award Letters
Understanding Student Loan Differences
Many students and families are receiving their offers, or have, and also want to understand option for paying their balances. PHEAA and their webinars are the best resource to address those questions.
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