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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) · State program
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
Award
Up to $6,000
Maximum 2026-27 award of $6,000
Deadline
Deadlines differ for first-time, renewal and summer applicants and by school type; Summer PA State Grant deadline is September 1
Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.
The PA State Grant is Pennsylvania's need-based grant for residents attending approved postsecondary schools. For 2026-27 the maximum award is $6,000, and the amount a student receives depends on family income and other financial factors from the FAFSA. Applicants must have Pennsylvania domicile for at least 12 months before their filing deadline and must be high school graduates or hold a recognized equivalent. There is no GPA requirement, but students must complete a minimum number of credits for the grant terms they have already received. The grant can be used in Pennsylvania and at schools in states that let their own grants be used in Pennsylvania, currently Delaware, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Ohio, Vermont and West Virginia. Deadlines vary depending on whether the student is a first-time or renewal applicant and the type of school. A summer version has a September 1 deadline. Late applications may still be funded if money remains, so students who miss a deadline should apply anyway.
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Deadline
Deadlines differ for first-time, renewal and summer applicants and by school type; Summer PA State Grant deadline is September 1
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As published: Deadlines differ for first-time, renewal and summer applicants and by school type; Summer PA State Grant deadline is September 1
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