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Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program (FosterEd) is a grant from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) that waives tuition and mandatory fees at most Pennsylvania postsecondary institutions for youth who are or were in foster care. The waiver covers charges remaining after all other gift aid is applied.
Eligible students must be Pennsylvania residents, have experienced foster care at age 16 or older, be under age 26 as of July 1 of the academic year, and be enrolled at least half-time in a Title IV-approved Pennsylvania institution. Students may receive the waiver for up to 5 years (10 semesters) and must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
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The FosterEd Program waives tuition and mandatory fees charged by most postsecondary institutions in the Commonwealth for youth who are or were in foster care. This waiver covers charges that remain after other gift aid (federal, state, and other scholarships or grants) is applied to the eligible student's account.
To be considered for a FosterEd waiver, you must: * File PA State Grant items for the award year in which you requested the waiver * Be a Pennsylvania resident * Be eligible for services under Pennsylvania's John H.
Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood * Be identified as a youth who has experienced foster care at age 16 or older or, after attaining 16 years of age, exited foster care to adoption or permanent legal custodianship * Have not reached age 26 by July 1 of the upcoming academic year in which the waiver will be awarded * Be enrolled as an undergraduate, at least half-time in a postsecondary institution that is approved by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV student assistance programs in PA * Demonstrate financial need for the waiver as determined by the postsecondary institution * Maintain satisfactory academic progress, as determined by the postsecondary institution * Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a refund on other Title IV aid * Have not received FosterEd waivers for 5 years (consecutive or not), defined as 10 semesters or the equivalent for undergraduate study * Have graduated from high school or received a Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma Students who intend to transfer to a different institution during the 2025-26 academic year should notify PHEAA via email to FosterEd@pheaa.
org or by calling 1-800-692-7392. ## How to Receive the Waiver 2. File your PA State Grant application items for the award year in which you requested the waiver.
3. Submit a Chafee ETG Application by May 1, 2026. 4.
Enroll in a PA postsecondary institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV funding. 5. Mail or fax your completed, signed, and dated application to: PA State Grant and Special Programs Harrisburg, PA 17105-8157 Students who wish to appeal their eligibility determination can do so by emailing FosterEd@pheaa.
org. ## Join the Foster-Care-to-College Initiative! Student success in higher education goes beyond access to financial aid.
Resources shared on the Foster-Care-to-College Education & Outreach Initiative page are meant to be helpful for foster care youth and their advocates as they navigate the challenges of higher education. ## FOSTERED PROGRAM Helpful Resources Review our frequently asked questions to learn more about the FosterEd Program. Have questions about the FosterEd Program?
Contact us today for answers! * **PHONE:** 1-800-692-7392 (**TTY:** Dial 711 (for hearing impaired)) * **EMAIL:**FosterEd@pheaa. org
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Youth who are or were in foster care in Pennsylvania. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Chafee Education & Training Grant (Chafee ETG) Program (Pennsylvania) is sponsored by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) on behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. This federally funded program offers grants to Pennsylvania undergraduate students who are or have been in foster care and are attending an eligible postsecondary institution. Applicants must complete the FAFSA annually.
Pennsylvania State Grant is a grant from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) that funds undergraduate education costs for financially needy Pennsylvania residents. Administered by PHEAA and paid in part or whole by the Commonwealth, this grant is considered "gift aid" that does not require repayment. Eligible applicants are undergraduate Pennsylvania residents who demonstrate high financial need through their FAFSA submission. Award amounts vary based on financial need and enrollment status. Students must meet FAFSA submission deadlines and complete any outstanding items in their GrantUs account to receive funding.
PA Institutional Assistance Grants (IAG) Program is sponsored by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). This program aims to moderate costs at independent nonprofit institutions of higher education within Pennsylvania by providing block grants. Funds must be spent on eligible institutional expenses such as staff salaries, operating expenses, utilities, or maintenance.
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education & Human Resources (IUSE: EHR) Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program promotes novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. It supports projects that bring recent advances in STEM knowledge into undergraduate education, adapt, improve, and incorporate evidence-based practices, and lay the groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education. Professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogical techniques is a potential topic of interest.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.