ok, i will get more detailed on this thread than i care to but maybe it will help someone else down the road. first, mom2, in politeness, your comment was on the rude side. yes. my google works and i actually called pheea this afternoon, thinking they were open until 9pm. i got through and spoke with a nice young man, who forwarded me to pheea’s grant section. however, the grant section closes at 5pm. i called my son’s financial aid office twice within the last 2 weeks, only to learn they close at noon on Fridays(one of the days that i called) and i got stuck on hold for a long time the second time i called. sooooo. that is why i am here. i thought maybe some of the CC folks could help me, esp any PA residents.
this year, my kid only qualifies for a $500 subsidized loan and the rest of the loan money is unsubsidized. he does not qualify for work study. i think only the subsidized loan is considered “need” based in the financial aid world? so if im correct, is he unlikely to qualify for a pheea grant??? i have more paperwork from pheaa that we need to do and if he is unlikely to qualify for a grant anyway, i may not complete this paperwork. there is no mention in his financial aid award letter that he is expected to be eligible for a pheea grant. he is a pa resident and attends college in pa. also, if anyone who knows more about this is willing to pm me, i would prefer to message on this one, i will be glad to post general info on here as i learn more to help other Penna residents down the road. i think pa residents are going to know the most on this one and thanks!!!