For Immediate Release
April 29, 2009
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Sen. Tomlinson Urges Constituents to Apply for Financial Aid 

Senator Tommy Tomlinson (R-Bucks) is urging students and parents in his district who are considering higher education next year to complete financial aid applications by this Friday, May 1 – when the deadline ends.   

The Pennsylvania State Grant program provides grants to eligible Pennsylvania residents who are in need of financial aid to attend PHEAA-approved postsecondary institutions. 

"These grants are essential to providing students and families with the assistance they need in order to fund their college education," Tomlinson said.  "With college costs rising, financial aid can make a crucial difference in helping students realize their dreams." 

Last year, PHEAA gave away an estimated sum of $435,223,477 in grants.  The average award was $3,193 per person.  Applicants for the state grants need to have already completed the FAFSA.  For more information, including the various types of funding, please visit www.pheaa.org  or stop by Sen. Tomlinson's office.

Contact:

Fran Cleaver
(717) 787-5072