# Pennsylvania State Grant

> Up to $6,000 from Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Deadlines differ for first-time, renewal and summer applicants and by school type; Summer PA State Grant deadline is September 1.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/pennsylvania-state-grant
- Provider: Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) (State)
- Award: Up to $6,000, renewable
- Deadline: Deadlines differ for first-time, renewal and summer applicants and by school type; Summer PA State Grant deadline is September 1
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/pa
- Official page: https://www.pheaa.org/grants/state-grant-program
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

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.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: PA
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- Pennsylvania domicile for at least 12 months before the filing deadline. Must be a high school graduate or have an equivalent credential. No GPA requirement, but must complete enough credits for awards previously received. Usable at approved Pennsylvania schools and at schools in reciprocal states (Delaware, DC, Massachusetts, Ohio, Vermont, West Virginia).

## How to apply

File the FAFSA; PHEAA will then prompt first-time applicants to complete the PA State Grant application in GrantUs. Renewal students usually only need the FAFSA unless PHEAA posts an action item.

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