If I am not eligible for the federal Pell Grant, what other types of financial aid are available?

Financial Aid

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If I am not eligible for the federal Pell Grant, what other types of financial aid are available?

The FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for federal grants, state grants, Work-Study and loans. When students are not eligible for the federal Pell Grant, they may be eligible for the PHEAA State Grant. Students also have the option to apply for a Federal Student Direct Loan, which you must pay back.

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