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Find similar grantsPA Blind or Deaf Higher Education Beneficiary Grant (BDBG) Program is sponsored by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Provides financial grant assistance to Pennsylvania residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired to help cover postsecondary education expenses and replace student aid indices.
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This state-funded program provides financial aid to blind or deaf undergraduate or graduate students attending a postsecondary institution.
To be considered for the BDBG Program, you must: * Be a Pennsylvania resident * Submit one of the following types of written documentation to PHEAA with your first application: * A signed letter confirming you have been evaluated and are eligible to receive benefits from the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) * A completed, signed, and dated Medical Professional Certification Form from your physician regarding your visual or hearing impairment (located on the last page of the BDBG Application) * Be enrolled at least half-time in a postsecondary institution and maintain satisfactory academic progress (as determined by the postsecondary institution) * File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the academic year the BDBG funds are being requested for ## How Much Can I Expect to Receive?
The maximum BDBG cannot exceed $1,000 within an academic year. The grant can replace your Student Aid Index (SAI) but cannot exceed your cost of attendance. This program awards funds on a first-come, first-served basis.
1. Download and complete the BDBG Application. 2.
Contact OVR at 1-866-375-8264 for documentation stating that you qualify for OVR benefits or contact your physician to complete and sign the last page of the BDBG Application (Medical Professional Certification). 3. File the FAFSA for the academic year the BDBG funds are being requested for.
4. Submit your completed 2026-27 application and additional documentation by March 31, 2027. PA State Grant and Special Programs Harrisburg, PA 17105-8157 **NOTE:** The application for each new academic year is typically available in April.
Yes. If you were eligible in a prior year, you must: 1. Download and complete the BDBG Application(opens in new window).
**NOTE:** An applicant who has been eligible in a previous year does not need to submit new OVR or medical documentation. 2. File the FAFSA for the academic year for which the BDBG funds are being requested.
3. Submit your completed 2026-27 application by March 31, 2027, either by mail or fax. PA State Grant and Special Programs Harrisburg, PA 17105-8157 **NOTE:** The application for each new academic year is typically available in April.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Pennsylvania residents with documented visual or hearing impairments verified by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) or a medical professional, enrolled at least half-time in an eligible postsecondary institut…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000 per academic year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for PA Blind or Deaf Higher Education Beneficiary Grant (BDBG) Program are due March 31, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
PA Blind or Deaf Higher Education Beneficiary Grant (BDBG) Program is funded by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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