Frequently Asked Questions

Before August — Update your information online by logging into Account Access, clicking the "View my PA State Grant Status" on the homepage and then choosing "View Details" for the term you wish to update.

August or later — Please contact the school on your eligibility notice so they can confirm the status of the funds we sent to them. You may then either contact your new school or update your information online by logging into Account Access, clicking the "View my PA State Grant Status" on the homepage and then choosing "View Details" for the impacted term.

We cannot accept updates to change your enrollment:

• After April 1 (for the current academic year)
• After October 31 (for the current summer term)

Learn more about how to make these updates

First-time applicants should submit your FAFSA® and the PA State Grant Form by:

• May 1 — If you plan to enroll in a degree program or a college transferable program at a 2-year private college or other college or university (excludes community colleges and designated Pennsylvania Open-Admission institutions)
  
  
• August 1 — If you plan to enroll in a community college; a designated Pennsylvania Open-Admission institution; a business, trade, or technical school; a hospital school of nursing; or a 2-year program that is not transferable to another institution

Renewal applicants must submit a renewal FAFSA® and any required PA State Grant documents reflecting any changes by May 1. See All PA State Grant Documents and Forms

Summer-term applicants must submit the FAFSA® and, if required, the PA State Grant Form by August 15. You must also submit the online Summer State Grant application. Learn More

Simply log into your account and select "File Upload," and choose "PA State Grant" as the reason for your upload. From there, select the appropriate category based on the document you are submitting. Learn More

You may also fax the requested information to PHEAA at 717-720-3786. Be sure to include your full name and PHEAA account number on faxed documents.

Visit pheaa.org to find out more about the PA State Grant Program and other PHEAA-administered special programs.

Generally speaking, disbursements are made directly to the school at the beginning of each term. However, every school has their own policy when it comes to crediting a student's account. We encourage all students to work with their financial aid office directly to resolve any concerns related to receipt and/or crediting of payment (s).

PHEAA sends PA State Grant funds directly to your school two or three times during the school year, depending on how many terms (semesters or quarters) your school has. The school will then credit your account after first certifying your eligibility.