Central Pennsylvania College

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
  • Encouraged to apply as soon as possible after January 1 of each year
  • Students must comply with our Financial Aid Academic Progress Policy
  • Remain enrolled in classes 

PELL Grant

  • $5550 maximum annually (2010-2011)
  • May be eligible with as few as three credits
  • The deadline is March 15 of each year for maximum aid consideration
  • Federal deadline is June 30 of each year

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 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant 

  • $1000 Maximum annually
  • Deadline is March 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

ACG (Academic Competitiveness Grant)

  • 1st year student $750/academic year
  • 2nd year student $1300/academic year
  • Pell grant recipient
  • Considered first or second year student
  • Passed rigorous high school program
  • Graduated high school after 1/1/2005
  • Must have 3.0 CUM GPA at end of year one to qualify for year rwo
  • Must pass 36 credits in three terms to advance to 2nd year

SMART (National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant)

  • 3rd year student $4000/academic year
  • 4th year student $4000/academic year
  • Considered 3rd or 4th year student
  • Cum GPA 3.00
  • Enrolled in IT major
  • Full time enrollment
  • Must maintain CUM 3.00 GPA each term
  • Must pass 36 credits in three terms to advance to 4th year
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 1-800-759-2727.

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