State & Federal Financial Aid
Other States
Federal Stafford Loan Program
Federal Pell Grant Program
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Work Study Program (FWSP)
Federal Perkins Loan
Federal Parent Loan (PLUS)
**Student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to qualify. Male citizens of the U.S. and male immigrant aliens 18 through 25 years old must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System to be eligible for federal student loans and grants.
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Need-based.
- Must be Pennsylvania resident.
- Must be enrolled at least half-time.
Amount:
- $3,660 maximum annually.
Repayment:
- None.
Application Procedure:
- Pennsylvania residents should file Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Deadline: May 1.
Requirements for Maintaining Eligibility:
- Full-time students must successfully complete a minimum of 24 credits per academic year to receive grant for subsequent year.
- Out-of-state residents can make application for state grant programs where money is permitted to be used at a Pennsylvania college or university
Federal Stafford Loan Program
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Must be enrolled at least half-time.
Amount:
- Freshman - $3,500 plus Additional $2,000 Unsubsidized Loan.
- Sophomore - $4,500 plus Additional $2,000 Unsubsidized Loan.
- Junior, Senior - $5,500 plus Additional $2,000 Unsubsidized Loan.
Repayment:
- First Payment due 6 months after graduation or withdrawal at a fixed interest rate of 6.8%.
- Up to 10 years to repay.
Application Procedure:
- No specific deadline.
- Must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Must complete MPN (Master Promissory Note). MPN can be completed online by clicking here.
- Must complete Entrance Counseling. Entrance Counseling may be completed online by clicking here.
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Federal Pell Grant Program
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Need-based as determined by the federal government.
- Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Cannot hold B.A. or B.S.
Amount:
- $5,350 maximum annually.
Repayment:
- None.
Application Procedure:
- Must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Should apply as early as possible after January 1.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Need-based as determined by the College.
- Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Cannot hold B.A. or B.S.
Amount:
- $4,000 maximum annually.
Repayment:
- None.
Application Procedure:
- Must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Federal Work Study Program (FWSP)
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Need-based.
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Amount:
- $2,200 maximum annually.
Repayment:
- None.
- Award must be earned through campus employment.
Application Procedure:
- Must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Perkins Loan
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Need-based as determined by the College.
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Amount:
- $3,000 maximum annually.
Repayment:
- First payment due 6 months after graduation or withdrawal at 5% interest.
- Up to 10 years to repay.
Application Procedure:
- Must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Requirements for Maintaining Eligibility:
- Student must sign a promissory note for funds borrowed.
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Federal Parent Loan (PLUS)
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Parent must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- This is a parent's loan.
- Student must be enrolled at least half-time.
Amount:
- May borrow difference between cost and total of other financial aid awards.
Repayment:
- First payment begins 60 days after funds are disbursed.
- Up to 10 years to repay.
- Fixed interest rate of 8.5%.
Application Procedure:
- For specific information about various PLUS lenders, see ELM Select Lender Comparison. Application can be made on-line at http://www.aessuccess.org/.
- For parents who previously used a Federal Direct PLUS Loan, application can be made directly through York College Financial Aid Office. See the How To Apply For Financial Aid section to download the application.
- No specific deadline.