State and Federal Financial Aid

The federal government generally awards financial aid to students who have need. The largest federal grant program is the Pell Grant program. The federal government also offers loans to help students pay for their education and subsidizes work-study jobs at various colleges and universities. Pennsylvania also offers need based aid to qualified students. 

All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.

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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Need-based.
  • Must be Pennsylvania resident.
  • Must be enrolled at least half-time.

Amount:

  • $3,660 maximum annually.

Repayment:

  • None.

Application Procedure:

Requirements for Maintaining Eligibility:

  • Full-time students must successfully complete a minimum of 24 credits per academic year to receive grant for subsequent year.

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Other States

  • Out-of-state residents can make an application for state grant programs where money is permitted to be used at a Pennsylvania college or university.

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Federal Direct Loan Program

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must be enrolled at least half-time.

Amount:

  • Freshman -- $3,500  plus Additional $2,000 Unsubsidized Loan. 
  • Sophomore -- $4,500  plus Additional $2,000 Unsubsidized Loan. 
  • Junior, Senior -- $5,500  plus Additional $2,000 Unsubsidized Loan.

Repayment:

  • First Payment due 6 months after no longer enrolled at least half-time at a fixed interest rate of 6.8%.
  • Up to 10 years to repay.

Application Procedure:

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Federal Pell Grant Program

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Need-based as determined by the federal government.
  • Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Cannot hold B.A. or B.S.

Amount:

  • $5,550 maximum annually.

Repayment:

  • None.

Application Procedure:

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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Need-based as determined by the College.
  • Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Cannot hold B.A. or B.S.

Amount:

  • $4,000 maximum annually.

Repayment:

  • None.

Application Procedure:

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Federal Work Study Program (FWSP)

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Need-based.
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Amount:

  • $2,200 maximum annually.

Repayment:

  • None.
  • Award must be earned through campus employment.

Application Procedure:

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Federal Perkins Loan

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Need-based as determined by the College.
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Amount:

  • $3,000 maximum annually.

Repayment:

  • First payment due 6 months after graduation or withdrawal at 5% interest.
  • Up to 10 years to repay.

Application Procedure:

Requirements for Maintaining Eligibility:

  • Student must sign a promissory note for funds borrowed.

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Federal Parent Loan (PLUS)

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Parent must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • This is a parent's loan.
  • Student must be enrolled at least half-time.

Amount:

  • May borrow difference between cost and total of other financial aid awards.

Repayment:

  • First payment begins 60 days after funds are disbursed.
  • Up to 10 years to repay.
  • Fixed interest rate of 7.9%.

Application Procedure:

  • Federal Direct PLUS Loan applications can be made online at StudentLoans.gov 
  • No specific deadline.