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Find similar grantsNo separate student application deadline — RTSS nominations by participating institutions begin mid-September, with eligibility announced mid-to-late fall; students must have completed FAFSA and the PA State Grant Form.
Ready to Succeed Scholarship (RTSS) is sponsored by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). 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.
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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 2025-26 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 PA State Grant application items. 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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Middle-income Pennsylvania undergraduates meeting PA State Grant eligibility (except financial need), with cumulative GPA of 3. 25+, at least second-year standing, and total family income not exceeding $126,000. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 - $2,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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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Grow PA Grant Program is sponsored by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Established to build Pennsylvania's workforce in in-demand occupations, this program provides grants to students who commit to work and residency in Pennsylvania after graduation. It helps in-state students pay for school and prepares them for skilled careers.
Chafee Education and Training Grant (Chafee ETG) Program is sponsored by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. This federally funded program provides grants to eligible Pennsylvania undergraduate students who are or have been in foster care and are attending an eligible postsecondary institution. It is authorized under the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 and subsequent amendments.
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