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Grants,
which come the federal or state government or from other
external sources, provide financial assistance that does
not need to be repaid. Eligibility is based on
demonstrated financial need.
Federal
Pell Grant
Pennsylvania State Grant
Grants from Other States
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal
Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is considered to be the
foundation upon which all other financial aid is
awarded.
All students applying for any financial assistance from
IUP or through state grant programs must apply for the
Federal Pell Grant. It is funded and administered by the
federal government. you can receive $400 to $3,300 per
year if you qualify. To apply for this grant you must
complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Pennsylvania
State Grant
Pennsylvania State grants are provided by the state for
Pennsylvania residents. You must complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April
15.
You must be enrolled for at least six credits to receive
a part-time Pennsylvania State Grant. Full-time
Pennsylvania State Grants require that you enroll in a
minimum of 12 credits. If you demonstrate financial need
you can receive $200 to $3,200 per year at IUP. PHEAA
academic progress guidelines require that you earn 12
new credits for each semester of full-time grant
assistance.
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Grants
from Other States
If you are not a resident of Pennsylvania, check with
your state Higher Education Assistance Agency to see if
aid is available to you for attendance at IUP.
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Federal
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
SEOG is funded by the federal government and
administered by IUP. Eligibility is based on your
exceptional financial need with priority given to
Federal Pell Grant recipients.
You must be enrolled on at least a half-time basis (six
credits per term). You may receive approximately $200 to
$3,000 per year at IUP. To apply for this grant you must
complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April
15.
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