• PA Partnerships for Access to Higher Education (PATH) Program

  Through our community-based PATH (Partnerships for Access to Higher Education) Program, we partner with nonprofit organizations to offer students additional financial aid available through grants.

• PA STATE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM (SWSP)

  Through the PA State Work-Study Program, PHEAA partners with postsecondary institutions and community employers to provide undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to gain career-related work experience and earn funds to assist with postsecondary educational costs.

Ways to Participate

Questions	Answers
Who should participate	Any organization in Pennsylvania that works with: Youth from grades 1–12 Adults trying to go back to postsecondary school First-time enrollees in postsecondary school
How to participate	If your organization wants to become a community partner, contact the Higher Education Access Partner that serves your county. Or if you want to provide our educational information to your clients or employees, request our college- and career-planning materials.

Ways We Promote the Importance of Higher Education

• Advertising our free EducationPlanner.org website
• Offering training sessions about the EducationPlanner.org website
• Distributing free materials to help students complete their elementary and secondary school education and plan for college and/or a career

Ways We Increase Awareness of Higher Education Financial Assistance Programs

• Offering workshops for community agency personnel on financial aid programs
• Providing speakers for financial aid nights sponsored by community agencies
• Distributing free materials concerning financial assistance programs for higher education
• Conducting FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Completion Help Events for high school seniors and their parents
• Promoting the educational savings opportunities available to parents through the Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program