Pennsylvania Student Aid Application Deadline Approaching

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, which serves as the state agency for administering student aid for college and other postsecondary education, is encouraging students and families to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Completing the FAFSA is an important step in determining eligibility for federal financial assistance. Information provided on the form is also used by states and colleges to award their own financial aid packages, including grants, scholarships, and loans. Because some forms of aid are limited, applicants are advised to pay close attention to submission deadlines.

For first-time applicants attending a community college, business school, trade or technical school, hospital school of nursing, designated Pennsylvania open-admission institution, or a nontransferable two-year program, the application deadline is August 1. All other applicants are required to submit their FAFSA by May 1.

Additional details are available through PHEAA’s FAFSA resources online at this link