The first step in applying for a grant is to fill out your FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. 

State GrantsIf you're a Pennsylvania resident, the information on your FAFSA will automatically be sent to the American Education Services/Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. AES/PHEAA will determine if you're eligible to receive a state grant.

During the 2009-2010 year, Pennsylvania state grants ranged from $400 to $3,770.

If you're not from PA, we encourage you to check to see if your state provides grants.

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Federal Pell GrantsEligible students are awarded grants from the federal government in amounts ranging between $400 to $5,350.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)You may be eligible for a federal grant ranging from $200 to $1,000.