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For Immediate Release
February 23, 2010
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FAFSA Applications Now Available
Students may file electronically for student loans
The 2010-11 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available
and students and their families can submit an application electronically,
according to state Senator Tommy Tomlinson (R-Bucks).
The FAFSA is used to determine students’ eligibility for almost all types of
student aid, including state grants, Federal Pell Grants, Keystone Stafford
Loans, regular Federal Stafford Loans and other federal and institutional
programs.
"The cost of going to college continues to go up and it is tougher for
families to make ends meet. That’s why I strongly urge the families of high
school seniors to file the FAFSA," Tomlinson said. "There are many grant and
loan programs available for students and this application is the first step in
securing that money."
Families are encouraged to visit
www.pheaa.org/fafsa to
access the 2010-11 online FAFSA and a FAFSA on the Web Worksheet to help walk
them through the application process step by step. Students may also file
online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
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Students planning to enroll in baccalaureate degree programs – including
those enrolled in college transfer programs at community or junior colleges --
must file the FAFSA by May 1, 2010. Students planning to attend business, trade
and technical schools; hospital schools of nursing, or two-year non-transferable
programs at community, junior or four-year colleges must file the FAFSA by Aug.
1, 2010.
Contact: Megan Crompton
(717) 787-5072 |
