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Scholarships & grantsProgramState program · PA

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency

Chafee Education and Training Grant — Pennsylvania

Chafee ETG supports studies of Pennsylvania youth with experience in foster care.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Submit FAFSA and the combined Chafee/FosterEd application; The financial aid office can assist with documentation.

Application · official site

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Geographic coverage

Pennsylvania

  • PA

What it offers

Educational grant of up to $5,000 per year.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

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Published eligibility requirements

Residence in Pennsylvania and experience in foster care since age 16, including certain exits to adoption or guardianship; under 26 years old and eligible for the Chafee program.

Income requirements

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Academic requirements & grade level

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Residency requirements

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FAFSA requirements

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Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

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Documents requested

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Renewal information

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Contact information

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Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

Fixed old 2025–26 link returning 404. No outdated age limits carried over from university pages.

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Partially reviewed
Last verification
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Added to this catalog
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
BTL-0390

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