PA State Grant and Special Programs Resources
Looking for the latest program guidelines or resources for a PHEAA-administered program? Let us help you stay current for each program! Use the information below to view and download a wide array of items that will provide you with program-specific information.
You can also check out our upcoming PA State Grant and Special Programs webinar events and recordings.
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You may find the general resources below helpful when working with any of the PHEAA-administered programs.
Technical
- Web Login and Authentication User Guide (PDF) Revised January 2024
- BPAMS for PHEAA Business Partners Access Provisioning (PDF)
- PA State Grant and Special Programs Technical Resource Guide (PDF)
- Alec User Guide (PDF)Revised February 2023
- How to Add a Signature to a PDF (PDF)
- Microsoft Edge Compatibility Directions (PDF) Revised October 2022
- My File Gateway User Guide (PDF)
- Rocket Terminal Emulator User Guide (PDF) Revised March 2023
- PageCenterX User Guide (PDF)
- PageCenterX End Users' Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
- PageCenter General FAQ (PDF)
- PageCenter Restore Instructions (PDF)
- PageCenter User Guide (PDF)
- PageCenter to Word Instructions (PDF)
- SGSP PageCenter Reports Overview (PDF)
- View Encrypted Messages User Guide (PDF)
Reference
- 2023-24 PHEAA Summer Workshops: Assisting & Awarding Students (PDF)
- 2023-24 Calendar for PHEAA-Administered Programs (PDF)
- 2023-24 PHEAA-Administered Program Calendar for Postsecondary Schools and Employers (XLSX)
- 2022-23 Calendar for PHEAA-Administered Programs (PDF)
- 2022-23 PHEAA-Administered Program Calendar for Postsecondary Schools and Employers (XLSX)
- PA State Grant and Special Programs Partner Resources (PDF) Revised June 2022
- PA State Grant and Special Programs Contact List (PDF)
- PA State Grant and Special Programs Retention Policies (PDF) Revised November 2022
- PA State Grant and Special Programs Webinar FAQ (PDF)
- PA State Grant & Special Programs Program Review Guide (PDF)
- PHEAA Administered Funding Sources Chart (PDF)
The PA Act 101 Program is a state-funded program which allocates funds to Pennsylvania schools that operate an Act 101 Program at their institution. Act 101 programs offer assistance to students that are economically and/or educationally disadvantaged.
2023-24 Resources
2022-23 Resources
The BDBG Program is a Commonwealth funded program that provides financial assistance to deaf or blind students attending a postsecondary institution.
2023-24 Resources
2022-23 Resources
The FosterEd Program provides a waiver for tuition and mandatory fees charged by most postsecondary institutions located in the Commonwealth for youth who are or were in foster care.
General Resources
- FosterEd POC & FAA Contact Form (PDF)
- FosterEd POC FAQ (PDF) Revised December 2020
2023-24 Resources
- 2023-24 FosterEd Program Guidelines (PDF)
- 2023-24 PHEAA Summer Workshops: Fostering Success in Higher Education Presentation (PDF)
2022-23 Resources
The IAG Program provides formula grants to assist eligible independent, non-profit postsecondary institutions.
General Resources
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2022-23 Resources
Through the PATH Program, qualifying students who have already been awarded a scholarship or grant by one of our PATH Partners may be eligible for additional grant money.
2023-24 Resources
- 2023-24 PATH Program Guidelines (PDF)
- 2023-24 Scholarships Administered by PATH Program Partners (PDF)
2022-23 Resources
The Chafee ETG Program is a federally funded program administered by PHEAA in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide educational funding for eligible students aging out of foster care.
General Resources
2023-24 Resources
- 2023-24 Chafee ETG Program Guidelines (PDF)
- 2023-24 PHEAA Summer Workshops: Fostering Success in Higher Education (PDF)
2022-23 Resources
General Resources
PHEAA and the PA Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (DMVA) jointly administer the EAP to provide tuition assistance for members of the PA National Guard.
2023-24 Resources
- 2023-24 PHEAA Summer Workshops: EAP Certification & Awarding Presentation (PDF)
- 2023-24 EAP Program Guidelines (PDF)
2022-23 Resources
Together with the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, PHEAA administers this tuition assistance program for dependents (spouses and children) of PA Guard Members who enter into an additional 6-year service commitment with the PA National Guard (PANG).
2023-24 Resources
The PA State Grant Program is a need-based financial assistance program that provides funding to eligible Pennsylvanians and helps them afford the costs of higher education.
General Resources
- PA State Grant Academic Progress Approvals, Denials & Exceptions Report (PDF)
- PA State Grant Transmissions Best Practices (PDF)
- Clock Hour to Credit Converter (XLS)
- PA State Grant FAA Status Listing Guide (PDF)
- PA State Grant Program Codes (PDF)
- PA State Grant Partner Interface User Guide (PDF) Revised May 2023
- Partner Interface Filtering Tips (PDF)
- Partner Interface Display Overview (PDF)
2024-25 Resources
2023-24 Resources
- 2023-24 PA State Grant Program Handbook (PDF)
- 2023-24 Academic Year and 2024 Summer PA State Grant Handbook Q&A (PDF)
- 2023-24 PHEAA Summer Workshops: PA State Grant Cover to Cover Presentation (PDF)
- 2023-24 PHEAA Summer Workshops: Updates Across PA State Grant Presentation (PDF)
- PA State Grant Program Calendar June 2023 Through May 2024 (WORD)
- 2023-24 PA State Grant Program Incomplete Notifications Guide and Q&A (PDF)
- 2023-24 PA State Grant Program Institutional Cost Policies & Instructions (PDF)
2022-23 Resources
- 2022-23 Academic Year and 2023 Summer PA State Grant Handbook (PDF)
- 2022-23 Academic Year and 2022 Summer PA State Grant Handbook Q&A (PDF)
- 2022-23 Getting Technical with PA State Grants Presentation (PDF)
- 2022-23 PA State Grant Your Students and the Progress They Make Presentation (PDF)
- 2022-23 PA State Grant The Three R's: Rosters, Reconciliation, and Reviews Presentation (PDF)
- 2022-23 PA State Grant Rolling with Enrollment Part 1 of 2 Presentation (PDF)
- 2022-23 PA State Grant Rolling with Enrollment Part 2 of 2 Presentation (PDF)
- 2022-23 PA State Grant Handbook Update Presentation (PDF)
- PA State Grant Program Calendar June 2022 Through May 2023 (Word)
- 2022-23 PA State Grant Program Incomplete Notifications Guide and Q&A (PDF)
- 2022-23 PA State Grant Program Institutional Cost Policies & Instructions (PDF)
PA-TIP provides need-based awards to students enrolled in programs of study in the following career areas: Energy, Health, Advanced Materials and Diversified Manufacturing, and Agriculture and Food Production. Students can use awards to cover educational costs or specific living expenses.
2023-24 Resources
- 2023-24 PA-TIP Guidelines (PDF)
- 2023-24 PHEAA Summer Workshops: PA-TIP Top to Bottom (PDF)
- 2023-24 PA-TIP Student Application (PDF)
- 2023-24 PA-TIP School Application (PDF)
- 2023-24 PA-TIP Student Renewal Process FAQ (PDF)
- 2023-24 PA-TIP Eligible CIP Codes (PDF)
- 2023-24 PA-TIP Award Estimator (XLS)
- CIP Code Appeal Form (PDF)
2022-23 Resources
PHEAA administers FWS-ON and FWS-CS to make matching funds available to eligible postsecondary institutions that apply for and receive federal dollars through the Federal Work-Study Program.
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PEGP honors individuals who lost their lives protecting the citizens of Pennsylvania by helping their children fund their education.
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The RTSS Program provides awards to high achieving students whose annual family income does not exceed the family income threshold for the award year.
General Resources
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SWSP provides eligible students with an opportunity to earn money for school and experience for the real world.
General Resources
- Matching Funds Online System Guide (PDF)
- Matching Funds Command Card (PDF)
- PA State Work-Study Program (SWSP) Job Codes (PDF)
- Federal Institution Codes (PDF)
2024-25 Resources
2023-24 Resources
- 2023-24 PA State Work-Study Guidelines (PDF)
- 2023-24 PA State Work-Study Program Important Information (PDF)