Pennsylvania Summer State Grant
The Summer State Grant program allows eligible students attending summer courses to receive a State Grant award for the summer term.
Apply now for the Summer State Grant.
Eligibility Requirements
Summer Grant eligibility requirements are the same as the State Grant program. To qualify, you must:
- Have a completed FAFSA on record.
- Be a Pennsylvania resident for at least 12 months.
- Be a graduate of an approved high school or have a GED.
- Meet criteria for financial need.
- Attend a PHEAA-approved school.
- Be enrolled for at least six credits as an undergraduate.
- Be enrolled in an approved program of study for least two academic years in duration.
- Earn, through classroom instruction, at least 50% of the total credits/clock hours required for completing the program of study.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress (if prior State Grants were received).
- Not have previously earned a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
Please note: By law, students are limited to the equivalent of four academic year State Grant awards unless enrolled in a bona-fide five year program. A Summer Grant is included in the maximum number of payments for which a student may be eligible. Be sure to talk to your financial aid administrator if you have questions.
How to Apply
Submit the online Summer State Grant application by August 15. Although you may still apply after August 15th, your application will be considered late and may not be approved unless you are attending an approved business, trade, or technical school.
Apply now for the Summer State Grant.
Do I have to fill out the FAFSA?
| If you have... | Then... |
|---|---|
Not completed the FAFSA between January 1, 2007 and now, |
Yes, you will need to fill out the FAFSA before we can process your Summer State Grant application. Complete the FAFSA online at FAFSA on the Web. |
Completed the FAFSA anytime after January 1, 2007, |
No, you do not need to complete the FAFSA again to apply for the Summer State Grant. |
After You Apply
We review your application for eligibility based on the information in your State Grant Record. Then, beginning in June, we email instructions for viewing your Summer Grant application status in Account Access.
To check your Summer Grant application status:
- Sign in to Account Access
- Go to "Applications & Status"
- Select the "PA State Grant Status" link
Have questions?
For more information about the State Grant program, call us at (800) 692-7392.