Financial Aid
Grants
Grants are monetary awards that the student is not required to repay. The following grants are available for qualifying Central Penn students.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Need-based as determined by the federal government
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Cannot already have a bachelor degree
- No Repayment required
- Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Must complete the Central Penn Financial Aid Form
- Students must comply with our Financial Aid Academic Progress Policy
- Remain enrolled in classes
PELL Grant
- $5645 maximum annually (2013-2014)
- May be eligible with as few as three credits
- Federal deadline is June 30 of each year
- Must adhere to the drug policy
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Grant
- $3700 maximum annually
- Must complete Status Notice Form online at www.aessuccess.org at account access
- If taking classes in the summer, must complete Summer State Grant Form at www.aessuccess.org at account access
- Must be Pennsylvania resident
- Must be enrolled and have at least 4 credits
- State Agency deadline of May 1 of each year
- Student must successfully complete a minimum of 24 credits at the end of three quarters for full time students to receive this grant for the subsequent year
- A student may not take more than 50% of their classes in an online format and receive the grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
- $1500 Maximum annually
- Deadline is April 15 of each year for maximum aid consideration
- Meet Central Penn's priority deadline for the FAFSA
- Pell Grant eligible
- Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
All information above is subject to change in Federal/State regulations and Central Penn policy.
For additional information on grants, contact Central Penn's Financial Aid Office at financialaid@centralpenn.edu or call (800) 759-2727.