Government Grants
Government grants are financial aid awards usually based on financial need information received from your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Get information about Federal Pell grants, federal supplemental educational opportunity grants and Pennsylvania state grants.
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant from the federal government. Amount awarded between $740 and $7,395 for 2024-25 depending on your Student Aid Index (SAI) as determined by the FAFSA and enrollment per semester. The SAI range to be eligible for a Pell Grant is -1500 to 6,655.
Federal SEOG Grant (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant)
The Federal SEOG Grant is a need-based grant from the federal government. The amount awarded can range between $100 and $4,000 depending on your SAI as determined by the FAFSA, your financial need status, and the availability of funds. This grant is awarded based on a review of students demonstrating the greatest financial need. It is important to note that Harrisburg University receives a limited allocation of this funding, so not all students demonstrating high financial need will receive this grant.
Pennsylvania (PA) State Grant
The PA State Grant is a need-based grant administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). The maximum award for the 24-25 academic year is $5,260. You must be a PA resident and submit your FAFSA by May 1st prior to the academic year you plan to enroll. PHEAA determines all eligibility, you can find more information at www.pheaa.org.
PA Partnerships for Access to Higher Education (PATH) Program
The PATH Program is a matching funds program administered by PHEAA. PA Students receiving a scholarship or grant from a participating PHEAA PATH Partner may be eligible for a PATH Grant. To review eligibility requirements, along with a list of participating PATH Partners, please visit www.pheaa.org.
Pennsylvania Chafee Education and Training Program
This is a federally funded grant program administered by PHEAA and is offered to PA students aging out of foster care who are attending an eligible postsecondary school. Visit www.pheaa.org for additional information including how to submit an application.
Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver
This is a PA state program that provides a waiver of tuition and fees for students who are or were at one time in foster care. The program is administered by PHEAA, additional information and further eligibility requirements can be found on www.pheaa.org. The point of contact at Harrisburg University for this program is Christopher Mowl, Director of Financial Aid. Please contact Mr. Mowl via email (cmowl@harrisburgu.edu), or by phone at (717) 901-5115 with questions.
PA Ready to Success Scholarship Program (RTSS)
The RTSS Program, in combination with the PA State Grant Program, provides scholarships to high academic achievers from PA. Up to $2,500 for full-time and $1,250 for part-time students in total awards are offered in the 2024-25 academic year. The minimum award is $500. You can review all eligibility criteria at www.pheaa.org.
Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program
The Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program offers grants of up to $5,000 per year for in-state students who attend college in Pennsylvania, pursue a degree in a high-demand industry, and agree to live and work in that industry in Pennsylvania after graduation. Grant recipients would be required to live and work in Pennsylvania for at least 12 months for each year they accept the grant. Failure to meet this requirement would result in the grants being converted to a loan that must be repaid. For more information and how to submit an application, please visit www.pheaa.org.
Other Types of Financial Aid
Scholarships
We consider every first-year student for a university-funded scholarship. Transfer student scholarships start at $6,000.
Student Loans
Student loans can help you cover your college expenses, especially when used alongside other forms of financial aid.
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