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GrantPennsylvania 2026-27 Grow PA Grant — Nursing & Allied Health Workforce
Atlas Opportunity Score90/100
FundingUp to $5,000 per academic year for full-time students and up to $2,500 per academic year for students enrolled at least half-time; up to four academic years of funding, subject to annual application and available funds.
DeadlineJanuary 7, 2027; PHEAA states funding is expected to be exhausted before the deadline and awards are first come, first served.
Required next actionApply as soon as possible rather than waiting for January 7. Confirm Pennsylvania residency, FAFSA completion, participating institution, eligible associate or bachelor’s program and approved CIP code; complete the 2026-27 Grow PA application and required Master Promissory Note; upload the complete package through PHEAA Account Access. Healthcare employers and schools should proactively refer eligible nursing and allied-health students to the program as a workforce recruitment and retention resource.
Current statusOpen — applications accepted through January 7, 2027; first-come, first-served while funds remainSource verificationSeptember 28, 2026Tracked applicant typesCollege or University Student
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