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Pennsylvania Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program

Pennsylvania Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program

Applicable For:

Undergraduate

Max Award Amount:

$1,500

Application Deadline:

31/03/2024
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About This Scholarship

The Pennsylvania Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program (PEG) is a scholarship program that provides financial assistance to children of Pennsylvania National Guard members who were killed, disabled, or who died in the line of duty while performing their National Guard duties. The PEG program provides up to five years of tuition-free education at any Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) institution or a state-related institution, including Penn State University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Temple University. The program also provides a stipend for room, board, and books.

The PEG program is a great opportunity for the children of Pennsylvania National Guard members to pursue their educational goals without the burden of financial hardship. For more information about the program, including eligibility requirements and application deadlines, visit the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) website or contact your college or university’s financial aid office.

Eligibility Criteria For Pennsylvania Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program

The eligibility criteria for the Pennsylvania Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program include:

  • Applicants must be children of eligible Pennsylvania veterans who died or were permanently disabled as a result of military service.
  • Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 23 at the time of application.
  • Applicants must be residents of Pennsylvania for at least 12 months before applying.
  • Applicants must be accepted or enrolled as full-time undergraduate students in a Pennsylvania higher education institution.
  • Applicants must maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by their college or university.
  • Applicants must not be in default or owe any refund or repayment of a state or federal student grant or loan.

The program provides financial assistance to help cover the cost of tuition, fees, and room and board, up to the maximum amount allowed by law. The program is competitive, so it’s important for applicants to carefully review the eligibility criteria and application instructions before applying.

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