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VETERANS EDUCATION BENEFITS
Post 9/11 GI Bill ®
Yellow Ribbon
Montgomery GI Bill ®
REAP (Reserve Education Assistance Program)
VEAP (Veterans Educational Assistance Program)
Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program
STATE STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
PHEAA Grant (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Grant)
PA-TIP (Pennsylvania Targeted Industry Program)
Other State Student Assistance Programs
INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Heavy Equipment and Natural Gas Scholarship
IDEA (Inspiration and Dedication to Excellence Award) Scholarship
Massage Therapy Scholarship
FEDERAL STUDENT AID PROGRAMS
FEDERAL PELL GRANT
STAR Cosmetology Scholarship Tammy Savage Scholarship
AGENCY/PRIVATE FUNDING SOURCES
OVR (Office of Vocational Rehabilitation) TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance)
WIA (Workforce Investment Act)
SWT (Southwest Training)
Tom Savini Scholarship
Jeff Tinnell Scholarship
Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Twin Rivers Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
"GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
• The Pell Grant is gift aid and does not need to be repaid to the U.S. Department of Education.
• The maximum and minimum award amounts change annually and are effective for the award year from July 1st of one year to June
30th of the following year.
• The award amount is calculated using the EFC (Expected Family Contribution), cost of attendance and enrollment status, i.e., the
number of credits or clock hours attended each payment period.
• A student must have financial need.
• The total amount of Pell Grant may not exceed the equivalent of six years.
FSEOG (FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT)
• FSEOG is gift aid and does not need to be repaid to the U.S. Department of Education.
• If eligible, the minimum award is $100 while the maximum award is $1,000.
• The award amount is based on the EFC (Expected Family Contribution), enrollment status, (i.e., the number of credits in each
payment period) and DEC awarding policies.
• FSEOG recipients must demonstrate exceptional financial need as defined by the U.S. Department of Education.
IASG (IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN SERVICE GRANT)
• IASG is gift aid and does not need to be repaid to the U.S. Department of Education.
• The maximum award is the same as the maximum Pell Grant. It is adjusted for less than fulltime enrollment.
• A student is eligible for IASG if he/she is not eligible for a Pell Grant due only to having less financial need than necessary to qualify
for a Pell Grant; whose parent or guardian died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after 09/11; and who, at the time
of the parent’s or guardian’s death, were less than 24 years old or were enrolled at least part-time.
• The total amount of IASG may not exceed the equivalent of six years.
FEDERAL DIRECT SUBSIDIZED LOAN
• This is a loan and must be repaid with interest to the U.S. Department of Education.
• The maximum award is $3,500 for grade level 1 students and $4,500 for grade level 2 students. The loan amount is prorated for
programs and final periods of enrollment less than one academic year in length.
• A student must demonstrate financial need as defined by the U.S. Department of Education and be enrolled at least halftime to
receive a Direct Subsidized Loan.
• The U.S. Department of Education subsidizes, i.e., pays the interest on this loan while in school, during the grace period and periods
of deferment. This is the difference between the Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans.
• For complete details regarding the interest rate, loan fees, grace period, repayment and debt management options, contact the
Financial Aid Office or visit www.studentaid.gov.
• A student may receive a Direct Subsidized Loan for no more than 150% of the normal program length. A student may lose the
interest subsidy on a Direct Subsidized Loan if he/she fails to complete his/her program within 150% of normal program length as
well as enrolls in another program without completing a prior program.
• A student’s outstanding aggregate balance may not exceed $23,000.
FEDERAL DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN
• This is a loan and must be repaid with interest to the U.S. Department of Education.
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