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
- PA State Grant and Special Programs Technical Resource Guide (PDF)
- 2020-21 Utilizing SGSP Resources Presentation (PDF)
- Alec User Guide (PDF)
- BPAMS for Requestors User Guide (PDF)
- How to Add a Signature to a PDF (PDF)
- Microsoft Edge Compatibility Directions (PDF)
- My File Gateway User Guide (PDF) Revised July 2021
- OC/WebConnect User Guide (PDF) Revised July 2021
- Download PageCenter Plug-In Instructions (PDF)
- PageCenter General FAQ (PDF)
- PageCenter Masking Instructions (PDF)
- PageCenter Restore Instructions (PDF)
- PageCenter to Excel Instructions (PDF)
- PageCenter User Guide (PDF) Revised July 2021
- PageCenter to Word Instructions (PDF)
- SGSP PageCenter Reports Overview (PDF)
Reference
- 2020-21 Preparing for Special Programs Program Review Presentation (PDF)
- PA State Grant and Special Programs Partner Resources (PDF)
- PA State Grant and Special Programs Contact List (PDF)
- PA State Grant and Special Programs Retention Policies (PDF) Revised November 2020
- PA State Grant and Special Programs Webinar FAQ (PDF) Revised August 2021
- 2021-22 Calendar for PHEAA-Administered Programs (PDF)
- 2021-22 PHEAA-Administered Program Calendar for Postsecondary Schools and Employers (XLS)
- PA State Grant & Special Programs Program Review Guide – May 2021 (PDF)
- 2020-21 Calendar for PHEAA-Administered Programs (PDF)
- 2020-21 PHEAA-Administered Program Calendar for Postsecondary Schools and Employers (XLS)
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.
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2020-21 Resources
- 2020-21 Act 101 Program Guidelines (PDF) Revised March 2021
- 2020-21 Act 101 School Directory (PDF)
The BDBG Program is a Commonwealth funded program that provides financial assistance to deaf or blind students attending a postsecondary institution.
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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
2021-22 Resources
2020-21 Resources
- 2020-21 FosterEd Program Guidelines (PDF) Revised October 2020
- 2020-21 FosterEd Reconciliation Presentation (PDF)
- 2020-21 FosterEd Program Overview Presentation (PDF)
- 2020-21 FosterEd Program Waiver Review & Certification Presentation (PDF)
The IAG Program provides formula grants to assist eligible independent, non-profit postsecondary institutions.
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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.
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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
2021-22 Resources
- 2021-22 Chafee Program Guidelines (PDF)
- 2021-22 Determining Unmet Chafee ETG Costs Presentation (PDF)
2020-21 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.
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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).
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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)
- PA State Grant Transactions (PDF) Revised December 2021
- Clock Hour to Credit Converter (XLS)
- PA State Grant FAA Status Listing Guide (PDF)Revised October 2021
- PA State Grant Program Codes (PDF)
- PA State Grant Partner Interface User Guide (PDF) Revised January 2022
- Partner Interface Filtering Tips (PDF) Revised March 2021
- Partner Interface Display Overview (PDF)
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2021-22 Resources
- 2021-22 Academic Year and 2022 Summer PA State Grant Handbook (PDF)
- 2021-22 Academic Year and 2022 Summer PA State Grant Handbook Q&A (PDF)
- October 2021 PA State Grant & RTSS Partner Interface Enhancement Presentation (PDF)
- 2021-22 PA State Grant Handbook Update Presentation (PDF)
- Counseling Students on Incomplete and Review Statuses Presentation (PDF)
- PA State Grant Certification - Part 1 of 2 Presentation (PDF)
- PA State Grant Certification - Part 2 of 2 Presentation (PDF)
- PA State Grant... Meet Modules Presentation (PDF)
- PA State Grant Are You Reconciled Presentation (PDF)
- PA State Grant Program Calendar June 2021 Through May 2022 (PDF)
- 2021-22 PA State Grant Program Incomplete Notifications Guide and Q&A (PDF)
- 2021-22 PA State Grant Program Institutional Cost Policies & Instructions (PDF)
2020-21 Resources
- 2020-21 Academic Year and 2021 Summer PA State Grant Handbook (PDF)
- 2020-21 Academic Year and 2021 Summer PA State Grant Handbook Q&A (PDF)
- Crediting PA State Grant Awards During Modular Enrollment (PDF)
- State Grant Program Calendar June 2020 Through May 2021 (PDF)
- 2020-21 Guide to Incomplete Notifications and Q&A (PDF)
- 2020-21 PA State Grant Program Institutional Cost Policies & Instructions (PDF)
- 2020-21 PA State Grant Virtual Update Presentation (PDF)
- 2020-21 PA State Grant Maintaining Your Institution Eligibility Presentation (PDF)
- 2020-21 PA State Grant Disbursements & Cash Management Presentation (PDF)
- 2020-21 PA State Grant Certifying Student Eligibility - Part 1 Presentation (PDF)
- 2020-21 PA State Grant Certifying Student Eligibility - Part 2 Presentation (PDF)
- 2020-21 PA State Grant Administering Adds, Drops, & Withdrawals Presentation (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.
2021-22 Resources
- 2021-22 PA-TIP Policy Changes Overview Presentation (PDF)
- 2021-22 Verifying PA-TIP Award Eligibility Presentation (PDF)
- 2021-22 PA-TIP Student Renewal Process FAQ (PDF)
- 2021-22 PA-TIP Award Estimator (XLS)
- 2021-22 PA-TIP Eligible CIP Codes (PDF)
- 2021-22 PA-TIP Guidelines (PDF)
- CIP Code Appeal Form (PDF)
2020-21 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 $110,000.
General Resources
- RTSS Nomination Examples (PDF) Revised September 2020
- Ready to Succeed Partner Interface User Guide (PDF) Revised September 2021
2021-22 Resources
- 2021-22 RTSS Program Guidelines (PDF)
- October 2021 PA State Grant & RTSS Partner Interface Enhancement Presentation (PDF)
2020-21 Resources
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)
2021-22 Resources
- 2021-22 PA State Work-Study Program Important Information (PDF)
- 2021-22 PA State Work-Study Program Guidelines (PDF)