PHEAA Webinar: Searching for Scholarships
The cost of college and career school can quickly add up. Thankfully, there is funding to help cover those expenses. Join Tiffanie DeVan, Higher Ed Access Partner with PHEAA, as she shares tips to help students successfully search and apply for scholarships. After attending this webinar, students will understand the different types of scholarships, resources for finding scholarships, and tools to help increase their chances of earning those scholarships.
Register for webinar: Click here to register
Date: December 22, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
PHEAA Virtual Financial Aid Night Presentation
Date: October 20, 2025 - Presentation is below.
A virtual Financial Aid Night presentation was conducted by PA Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). This presentation provides an early understanding of the financial aid process. Participants will gain an understanding of the types and sources of aid available to help cover the cost of attendance at post-secondary schools. Participants will also learn how to apply for financial aid, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), which is required to determine eligibility for most student aid programs, such as the Pennsylvania State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, institutional awards, and federal student and parent loans.
Financial Aid Presentation- PHEAA October 2025.pdf
Financial Aid Resources
FAFSA: FAFSA Website
Financial Aid Estimator: Aid Estimator
PA Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA): PHEAA website
Scholarships (regional/national)
2025-2026 Scholarship List
America250PA's Semiquin Scholarship Program -https://america250pa.org/PPE:_Semiquin_Scholarships
In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary and to honor the legacy of Pennsylvania's strong commitment to education, America250PA will be awarding $250,000 in scholarships to deserving Pa students attending Pa partner colleges and universities in the 26/27 academic school year.
Penn State (University Park): PSU-UP Scholarships
Many of the individual colleges at University Park (Eberly, Engineering, etc.) have additional scholarships available. Scroll down and click on "Academic College Scholarships" for detailed information about scholarship application deadlines by school. Applications are required for some but not all scholarships.
Questbridge: Questbridge
Opportunity for full four-year scholarship at one of their partner-universities; for students who have excelled academically despite financial hardships.