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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
| State Rep. Frank Burns |
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Student financial aid applications now available
HARRISBURG, Jan. 9 – State Rep. Frank Burns said the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now available to students planning to attend college in the fall.
Information from the FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for federal grants, the Pennsylvania State Grant program, scholarships, reduced-cost federal loans, work-study programs, and many school-based scholarships and financial aid programs. While the deadline to submit the FAFSA for most students seeking a State Grant is May 1, individual schools and scholarship programs often have earlier application deadlines.
"This is the most important step that students and families should take when looking for assistance in paying for higher education," Burns said. "I encourage students who plan to attend college to fill out the application form as soon as possible to ensure that their financial aid needs are met."
Students and families can find more information about the FAFSA, as well as overviews, preparation worksheets and the online application, at www.PHEAA.org/FAFSA. The website also offers a list of information that will be needed in order to submit a complete application.