Pennsylvania Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)

Amount: Full tuition waiver (PA public institutions)
Deadline: Varies by institution
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

This program provides a tuition waiver at Pennsylvania public institutions for eligible students who were in foster care.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: Varies by institution
  • Demographic: foster-youth
  • Pennsylvania resident
  • In foster care on or after 16th birthday
  • Under 26 years old
  • Attend a PA public institution

Required Materials

  • FAFSA
  • Proof of foster care status

Timeline

Contact the financial aid office at your chosen Pennsylvania public institution for application details.

Tips

Work closely with your college's financial aid office and provide all necessary documentation regarding your foster care history. [Application URL being updated - check provider website directly]