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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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State Rep.
Lisa Bennington |
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Bennington reminds residents of FAFSA deadline
HARRISBURG, April 18 – State Rep. Lisa Bennington, D-Allegheny, reminds college-bound students and their families that the deadline to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is May 1.
The FAFSA determines eligibility for almost all forms of need-based financial aid, including the Pennsylvania State Grant, federal Pell Grant, some scholarships and institutional awards and student loans.
Families are encouraged to visit www.pheaa.org/fafsa to access the 2008-09 online FAFSA and a FAFSA on the Web Worksheet to help walk them through the application process step by step. Students may also file online at www.educationplanner.org or www.fafsa.ed.gov.
The U.S. Department of Education prefers that students file electronically. It is better for students since it is faster and easier. USDE will only send paper FAFSAs to individuals who personally request a paper form by calling 1-800-433-3243.
May 1 is also the application deadline for high school seniors who wish to be considered for the federal Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program. For more information, visit PHEAA’s Web site at www.pheaa.org.
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