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.
A New FAFSA® is Coming by December 31
Students can begin to apply for financial aid for 2024-25 by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) which will be available by December 31. Usually, the FAFSA is available to complete as of October 1. This year, due to FAFSA Simplification, the application was delayed.
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After you submit the FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and complete the PA State Grant Form, you may need to submit additional documents and forms if you want to request reconsideration of PA State Grant eligibility.
Sign in to your account, select File Upload, choose “PA State Grant” and a reason for your upload when submitting documents.
Select the document or form that best fits your situation:
Certify that you have a high school diploma from a home study organization the PA Department of Education recognizes for issuing diplomas prior to ACT 196
Confirm that your education is in compliance with state law
Instructions
Complete the form as instructed.
Have your school district's superintendent or designee complete the form in its entirety if received the diploma prior to October 31, 2014.
Submit the form within 30 days (but no later than April 1 of the academic year under consideration).
File Upload Tip: Sign in to your account, use “PA State Grant” as the reason for your upload with “High School/GED Information” as the category.
Been reported by your school as not enrolled at least 50% in the classroom
And
A medical disability
IMPORTANT: You may not need this form depending on the period and type of institution in which you are enrolled. Learn more.
Use this form to:
Request an accommodation (exception) to the PA State Grant eligibility requirement that states 50% of instruction must be in the classroom
Instructions
Talk to your financial aid administrator to ensure that this form is necessary.
Read the PA State Grant Distance Education Policy/Procedure for Students with Documented Disabilities on page 2.
Complete the form on page 1 in its entirety.
Provide the requested documentation from your treating medical healthcare provider.
Submit the form and documentation within 30 days (but no later than April 1 of the academic year under consideration).
NOTE: Do not submit the form prior to the start of classes for the term. If approved for an ADA accommodation for the 2018-19 academic year, students enrolled in more than 50% distance education credits will be eligible for a reduced award due to limited resources.
File Upload Tip: Sign in to your account, use “PA State Grant” as the reason for your upload with “ADA Accommodation Form” as the category.
Other Household Members Enrolled Verification Form
A PA State Grant applicant who needs to verify the number of household members enrolled in a post-secondary education program.
Use this form to:
Provide details on other household members enrolled and submit requested verification.
Instructions
Please carefully read, complete, and sign the form before returning to PHEAA. Additionally, any requested documentation must be returned with the form.
File Upload Tip: Sign in to your account, use “PA State Grant” as the reason for your upload with “Family Size/# Enrolled Information” as the category.
Didn't complete the SGF, click on the Apply Now button in the left column.
To complete the process, be sure to visit your secure online account to review your PA State Grant application status and make sure your application is complete.
If you are:
A PA State Grant applicant who must confirm:
The number of people in the household
The number of people in the household attending college
Use this form to:
Confirm the number of people in your household who receive more than 50% of their support from you
Confirm how many of these people are enrolled in college and taking at least six credit hours (or the equivalent)
Instructions
Complete the form in its entirety.
Please provide the requested enrollment information.
Sign and date the form.
Submit the form and documentation within 30 days (but no later than April 1 of the academic year under consideration).
File Upload Tip: Sign in to your account, use “PA State Grant” as the reason for your upload with “Family Size/# Enrolled Information” as the category.
Must confirm or needs to make updates to this section of the FAFSA
Use this form to:
Update or correct the answers that you provided in the Student/Spouse asset section of the FAFSA, ONLY if you were required to initially complete this section on the FAFSA
Instructions:
Complete the form in its entirety.
Sign and date the form.
Provide the requested tax information and asset verification.
Submit the form and documents with 30 days (but no later than April 1 of the academic year under consideration).
File Upload Tip: Sign in to your account, use “PA State Grant” as the reason for your upload with “Income Information” as the category.
Didn't complete the SGF, click on the Apply Now button in the left column.
To complete the process, be sure to visit your secure online account to review your PA State Grant application status and make sure your application is complete.
If you are:
A PA State Grant applicant whose application was selected for Income Validation Review because your supporting parent or stepparent either:
Provided estimated family income on the FAFSA
Hasn't yet filed a tax return with the IRS
Use this form to:
Supply any requested documentation (for your supporting parent or stepparent), including:
U.S. Income Tax Returns
W-2 Forms
1099 Forms
Other tax-related information
Instructions
Gather the requested documentation.
Submit the form and documentation within 30 days (but no later than April 1 of the academic year under consideration).
File Upload Tip: Sign in to your account, use “PA State Grant” as the reason for your upload with “Income Information” as the category.
If you are:
A PA State Grant applicant who must confirm:
The number of people in the household
The number of people in the household attending college
Use this form to:
Confirm the number of people in your household who receive more than 50% of their support from one or both parents or a parent and stepparent
Confirm how many of these people are enrolled in college and taking at least six credit hours (or the equivalent)
Instructions
Complete the form in its entirety.
Please provide the requested enrollment information.
Sign the form and have at least one parent whose information is reported on the form sign and date the form.
Submit the form within 30 days (but no later than April 1 of the academic year under consideration).
File Upload Tip: Sign in to your account, use “PA State Grant” as the reason for your upload with “Family Size/# Enrolled Information” as the category.
Must confirm or needs to make updates to this section of the FAFSA
Use this form to:
Update or correct the answers that your family provided in the parental asset section of the FAFSA, ONLY if your family was required to initially complete this section of the FAFSA
Instructions
Complete the form in its entirety.
Sign and date the form.
Provide the requested tax information and asset verification.
Submit the form and the requested documentation within 30 days (but no later than April 1 of the academic year under consideration).
File Upload Tip: Sign in to your account, use “PA State Grant” as the reason for your upload with “Income Information” as the category.