Financial Aid and Scholarships
FAFSA
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the MOST IMPORTANT application to complete for almost all types of financial aid. Many state, local, and private entities use the FAFSA to determine eligibility for grants and scholarships, all with different deadlines. It is available starting December 1 for the upcoming award year. Please review the PowerPoint below to review the important changes that have been made to the FAFSA.
FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide - PowerPoint
Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. An FSA ID must be created before the FAFSA can be started.
PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency) is a national provider of student financial aid services. For more information go to pheaa.org. To complete your PA State Grant Form:
Option 1 - Apply directly from the FAFSA confirmation page. (Best option)
Option 2 - Apply online.
Scholarships
During the school year the Guidance Office receives many scholarship applications. Below is the link to the SAMHS Scholarship Book. The SAMHS Scholarship Book is a Word document that is updated as new and/or updated information comes in. The file name reflects the last date in which the file was updated.
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