Grant options for Central Penn students
Grants are monetary awards that students are 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 (FAFSA)
- Students must comply with our Financial Aid Academic Progress Policy
- Remain enrolled in classes
PELL GRANT
- Pell Grant
- $6,345 maximum annually (2020-2021)
- May be eligible with as few as three credits
- The federal deadline is June 30 of each year
- Must adhere to the drug policy
SEOG OPPORTUNITY GRANT
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
- $1,500 maximum annually
- Deadline is March 1 of each year for maximum aid consideration
- Pell Grant eligible
- Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
PHEAA GRANT
- Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Grant
- Up to $4,140 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 a Pennsylvania resident
- Must be enrolled and have at least 4 credits
- State Agency deadline of May 1 of each year
- A student who takes more than 50% of their classes in an online format may receive a reduced award
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.
