19-03-2025
Grants in over 400 fields of study available for Pennsylvania students
(WTAJ) — Pennsylvania students are being encouraged to apply for a GROW PA grant which can give up to $5,000 to students who are entering in-demand occupations.
There are over 460 eligible programs that students can enter to be eligible for a grant and you can find a full list on the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) website. The program is administered by the PHEAA and encourages students to enter education programs that will help boost Pennsylvania's economy.
Eligible programs include environmental studies, computer programming, teaching and criminal justice.
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'The GROW PA Grant Program can be a game changer for the future of Pennsylvania students and the Commonwealth's economy,' Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) said. 'This program is designed to incentivize Pennsylvania students to receive an education in areas where there is high demand for skilled employees in the Commonwealth. The more we can encourage Pennsylvania students to be educated in Pennsylvania, stay in Pennsylvania and work in Pennsylvania, the better the future of our Commonwealth looks.'
Here are the criteria that a student must meet:
File the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Must be a current resident of Pennsylvania.
Meet satisfactory academic progress for Title IV financial aid.
Have not yet earned a bachelor's degree.
Must be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible associate or bachelor's degree program that leads to a job in an in-demand occupation as determined by PHEAA.
Sign a Master Promissory Note agreeing to repay all funds received if the work requirement is not met, including any potential interest accrued.
More information on the GROW PA Grant Program can be found here.
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