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Scam Alert!

Phone and text scams are currently underway targeting Erie residents and possibly other Pennsylvania residents offering “Pennsylvania Loan Forgiveness”. If you are contacted from someone stating:

“We are reaching out to you because your student loan has been flagged for the Pennsylvania forgiveness program. You are eligible to receive full forgiveness. This applies to all Pennsylvania residents. Please call our office back at (717) 573-8721 to be connected to your loan counselor. Again, that number is (717) 573-8721. Thank you.”

This is a scam! You should contact your loan servicer directly for any questions about legitimate loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, if you have been contacted about a loan forgiveness scam, a complaint may be filed with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

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  • PHEAA Hosts Free FAFSA® Webinars to Help Students Apply for Financial Aid (PDF)
    April 3, 2023
  • PHEAA Releases President & CEO James H. Steeley’s 2023 House Appropriations Hearing Testimony (PDF)
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    March 23, 2023
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    March 14, 2023
  • PHEAA Encourages Students and Families to Save Money to Pay for College During National America Saves Week (PDF)
    February 27, 2023
  • PA Forward Student Loan Program Introduces New Loyalty Benefit (PDF)
    February 24, 2023
  • Sen. Wayne D. Fontana and Rep. Steven C. Mentzer Elected Chair & Vice Chair of PHEAA Board of Directors (PDF)
    February 16, 2023
  • PHEAA Debuts New Podcast to Help Navigate the College-Planning Process (PDF)
    February 6, 2023
  • PHEAA Recognizes Financial Aid Awareness Month, Encourages College-Bound Students to Make Financially Smart Decisions (PDF)
    February 2, 2023
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    February 1, 2023

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