PARTNERSHIP FOR ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION (PATH) is committed to providing as many sources of money for higher education as possible

PARTNERSHIP FOR ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION (PATH)

PHEAA is committed to providing as many sources of money for higher education as possible. Luckily, we have equally dedicated partners throughout the Commonwealth who have joined our efforts. Through the PHEAA PATH program we offer qualifying students additional financial aid via educational grants. In order to be eligible to receive a PHEAA PATH grant you must first be awarded a scholarship or grant by a participating PHEAA PATH partner.

Eligibility requirements

To receive a PHEAA PATH Grant, a student must:

Be nominated (have their name submitted) by a participating PATH organization and receive a scholarship from that organization for the academic year or period for which PHEAA PATH aid is requested.
Be a PA State Grant recipient for the academic year or period for which PHEAA PATH aid is requested.
Demonstrate financial need for a PHEAA PATH grant (as determined by the postsecondary institution).
Be enrolled at least half-time in a PA State Grant approved postsecondary institution and maintain satisfactory academic progress (as determined by the postsecondary institution).
The annual maximum PHEAA PATH grant will not exceed $3,500 for the same academic year.

To apply

Students must annually complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Contact the participating PHEAA PATH organization or foundation in your area.
View Participating PHEAA PATH Organizations.
For more information, call us at 1-800-692-7392.
If you are an organization or foundation interested in participating in the PATH program, please call 1-800-443-0646, option 3.