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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency funding intelligence for postsecondary students and workforce pipelines, including the Grow PA Grant and other state financial-aid programs that support nursing, allied health, education, STEM and other in-demand occupations. Atlas highlights healthcare-relevant eligibility, service obligations, award limits and current application windows.

Atlas IndexFunding Organization Intelligence
Latest verification: September 28, 2026
Verified records1
Active opportunities1
Top opportunity score90/100
States represented1

GeographyPennsylvania

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Open — applications accepted through January 7, 2027; first-come, first-served while funds remain Atlas Opportunity Score 90/100
Verified September 28, 2026

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)

Pennsylvania 2026-27 Grow PA Grant — Nursing & Allied Health Workforce

Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 Grow PA Grant is open through January 7, 2027 for eligible Pennsylvania students in approved in-demand associate and bachelor’s programs, including nursing and allied health. Awards are made first come, first served and can reach $5,000 per academic year.

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.
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