| TYPE OF AID |
SOURCE |
AWARD AMOUNTS |
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
TO APPLY |
APPLICATIONS
REQUIRED |
*FINANCIAL AID
OFFICE PRIORITY
DEADLINES |
| Pell Grant |
Federal
Government |
Proposed yearly award ranges from $400 to $5,730 as determined by a federal formula. Based on financial need. Students are limited to 12 semesters of full time Pell award in their lifetime. |
Generally awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in at least 6 credits. Recipients must maintain satisfactory financial aid progress. |
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or FAFSA Renewal |
April 1st |
| FSEOG |
Federal
Government |
Yearly award may range from $200 to $400 as determined by a federal formula. Based on financial need. Federal Pell Grant recipients receive priority for FSEOG awards |
Generally awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in at least 6 credits. Recipients must maintain satisfactory financial aid progress. |
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or FAFSA Renewal |
April 1st |
| Pennsylvania State Grant |
State of PA |
Yearly awards are determined by PHEAA. Students are limited to 4 full time state grants at a community college and 8 semesters of full time state grants in their lifetime. (The number of remedial and online classes impact eligibility.)
|
Full-time or part-time (at least 6 credits) student enrolled in two-year associate degree program, a U.S. citizen, PA resident, U.S. high school graduate (or equivalency standards in accordance with PHEAA) or GED recipient. Must meet PHEAA progress guidelines. |
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or FAFSA Renewal |
By August 1 (new students)
By May 1 (returning students)
|
| Direct Loans - William D. Ford Direct Loan Program |
U.S. Department of Education |
Maximum base subsidized amounts: $3,500 first-year student and $4,500 second-year student.
Unsubsidisized amounts: eligibility varies according to dependency status.
|
Generally awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in at least 6 credits. Recipients must maintain satisfactory financial aid progress. |
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or FAFSA Renewal and Federal Direct Master Promissory Note |
April 1st |
Federal College
Work-Study
Program |
Federal
Government |
Variable; based on unmet
financial need (minimum wage) |
Student enrolled at Pennsylvania Highlands and maintaining satisfactory financial aid progress. |
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or FAFSA Renewal and Federal Work Study Application |
April 1st |
| Scholarships |
Pennsylvania
Highlands
Foundation |
Yearly awards range from
$100 to $2,000 |
Based on scholarship criteria. |
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or FAFSA Renewal
Scholarship application and essay required.
|
April 1st |
| Parent Direct PLUS Loan |
U.S. Department of Education |
Cost of Attendance, as determined by the College, minus other financial aid received. |
Parents of undergraduate students, regardless of income. Student enrolled for minimum of 6 credits and is pursuing a certificate, diploma, or associate degree. Student must also maintain financial aid academic progress and must qualify as dependent. |
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or FAFSA Renewal and Parent Direct PLUS Loan Application |
45 days prior to
start of semester |
| Alternative Loans |
Private Lending
Institutions |
Cost of Attendance (determined by the school) minus other financial aid received. |
Generally awarded to credit-worthy students enrolled in at least 6 credits. Recipients must maintain satisfactory financial aid progress. |
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or FAFSA Renewal
Alternative loan application also required
|
None |
