Independent Living PA

Your Education

Guide to Finding Two and Four Year Colleges and Trade Schools

This guide will help you navigate the many websites available in deciding which college or trade school is best for you as well as assisting in searches for financial aid.

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Financial Aid Guide

This booklet will help you identify what kind of financial aid programs are available and give you instructions regarding applying for them. Please use the information in this booklet to locate information on financial aid.

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PHEAA

PHEAA is state agency that administers many of the state and federal financial aid programs for students pursuing post-secondary education. You can get more information grants and scholarships through PHEAA by going online at www.pheaa.org or calling their toll-free State Grant number at 1-800-692-7435. You cal also contact one of the Regional PHEAA offices in your area listed below.

PHEAA Regional Office List

Scholarships

Education Training Grant

Eligible youth may receive up to $5,000 per year not to exceed the cost of tuition. Awards will be granted on a "first-come, first-served" basis.

Chafee FAQ, Chafee brochure

Other Scholarships

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TRIO Programs

TRIO programs provide educational support for youth who want to pursue postsecondary education.

If you are in high school, look into the Talent Search and Upward Bound programs in your area. These programs will help you do well in school and prepare you for moving on to college.

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GED

If you are interested in preparing for and taking the GED test, go to www.able.state.ps.us/able/cwp/view. On this website you can find GED preparation programs and GED testing sites in your area.

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