News Release
For Immediate Release
April 27, 2010
Contact: Aaron Zappia
(215) 657-7700

Financial Aid Applications Deadline is May 1

State Sen. Stewart J. Greenleaf reminds families of the 12th district that the deadline for most college-bound students to file for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the upcoming school year is May 1. 

"Financial aid makes higher education possible for many students," said Senator Greenleaf.  "Especially in today's economy, it's important to apply for financial aid now to ensure that students receive the assistance they need." 

The FAFSA is used to determine if students qualify for need-based financial aid, including the Pennsylvania State Grant, federal Pell Grant, many scholarships and institutional awards and low-cost student loans. 

More than 170,000 Pennsylvania students received a state grant in the 2009-10 school year.  The Pennsylvania State Grant program is administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). 

To Access the 2010-11 FAFSA, visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov   

Visit the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency at http://www.pheaa.org