PA State Grant Program

Last Updated: Jan. 23, 2026

As Pennsylvania first and largest community college, we are proud to support students throughout their academic journey.

Please note the following:

黑料社区 is responsible for the accurate processing of all state and federal funds disbursed to students. As a Title IV institution, the College will not rush through processes that are in place to ensure accuracy, correctness and compliance.
Some individuals are spreading false information that 黑料社区 is withholding these funds from students. This is not true. 黑料社区 has nothing to gain from 渉olding� onto any state funds distributed to the College for students� educational use. In fact, state funds are held in restricted accounts that are non-interest bearing.
The College Financial Aid Department has continued to be transparent with students about PA State Grant funds. Important updates are frequently shared with students through Dr. Ski weekly emails. We encourage students to read these emails carefully and proceed accordingly.
黑料社区 - like other institutions nationwide, especially open-access colleges such as community colleges - is experiencing increased fraudulent activity associated with financial aid. This is a known, widespread problem that has received and . Therefore, the College will do its due diligence to ensure it is awarding and disbursing aid to legitimate students.

Following is a timeline that outlines 黑料社区 process for confirming students� eligibility for PA State Grant funds.

Nov. 12, 2025: The Pennsylvania state budget was passed.
Nov. 19, 2025: 黑料社区 received a message from PHEAA that the budget had passed and PA State Grant fund processing would resume.
Dec. 19, 2025: 黑料社区 received its final roster for fall 2025 from PHEAA. This roster is the list of potentially eligible students for whom 黑料社区 must verify eligibility. The College review and processing of that list began upon receipt of the list.
Dec. 23, 2025: 黑料社区 closed for the winter holiday break.
Jan. 5, 2026: 黑料社区 re-opened for the spring 2026 semester, and the review of PA State Grant funds resumed.
Jan. 15, 2026: 黑料社区 began releasing PA State Grant funds for students who were deemed eligible based on their enrollment and other factors. Please note that $1.1 million was disbursed to students� accounts.
Jan. 15-23, 2026: 黑料社区 reconciled and confirmed funds available prior to distribution. Please see this webpage under �What is the refund Process?�
Jan. 16-21, 2026, and moving forward: Additional PA State Grant funds will be released to students in the coming days and weeks as their eligibility is confirmed.
Jan. 27-Feb. 3, 2026: Students who use Bank Mobile will see the funds in their accounts sometime during the day depending on processing timelines that are determined by Bank Mobile. If students have chosen other payment options, the payment date may be later. Please see the Refunds/BankMobile webpage for more information on setting up BankMobile or verifying your information.聽

To contact 黑料社区 financial aid team, please refer to this webpage.