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Ready to Succeed Scholarship (RTSS) is a scholarship grant from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) that funds high-achieving middle-income undergraduate students who do not qualify for need-based aid alone. Awards were up to $2,500 for full-time and $1,250 for part-time students in 2024-25, with a minimum award of $500. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis by FAFSA completion date.
Students must be nominated by their postsecondary institution, have a minimum 2. 50 cumulative GPA, have completed at least 24 semester credits, and meet PA State Grant eligibility requirements. Annual family income must not exceed $200,000.
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# PA Ready to Succeed Scholarship (RTSS) Program 7. PA Ready to Succeed Scholarship (RTSS) Program # PA Ready to Succeed Scholarship (RTSS) Program The PA Ready to Succeed Scholarship (RTSS) Program is administered by PHEAA in close cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
The program, which is funded by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, provides awards to high-achieving students whose annual family income does not exceed $200,000. The RTSS Program, in combination with the PA State Grant Program, provides scholarships to high academic achievers to cover the cost of attendance. Up to $2,500 for full-time and $1,250 for part-time students in total awards were offered in the 2024-25 academic year.
The minimum award was $500. Students must be nominated by their postsecondary institution for participation in the program. Funding is limited for the program and awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the completion date of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).
With the exception of financial need, the student must meet all other PA State Grant eligibility requirements to qualify for RTSS. This includes the submission of a FAFSA and a PA State Grant Form (SGF). The student must also: 1.
Have completed at least 1 academic year—defined as having earned at least 24 semester credits or the equivalent by the time that the student's school checks academic progress for the PA State Grant Program. This may be at the end of the spring or summer term of the previous academic year. 2.
Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement by attaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2. 50 at the time that the student's school checks academic progress for the PA State Grant Program. This may be at the end of the spring or summer term of the previous academic year.
The minimum cumulative GPA used to measure outstanding academic achievement could change for future academic years. 3. Have a family income that does not exceed $200,000 (this threshold is subject to change each year).
To be considered for a RTSS award nomination, make sure you complete all the required forms, if applicable. ### RTSS Participating Institutions Check out a list of all approved, participating RTSS institutions. Find some answers to common questions about RTSS.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Middle-income undergraduate students in Pennsylvania. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Ready to Succeed Scholarship (RTSS) is funded by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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