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Scam Alert!

Phone and text scams are currently underway targeting Erie residents and possibly other Pennsylvania residents offering “Pennsylvania Loan Forgiveness”. If you are contacted from someone stating:

“We are reaching out to you because your student loan has been flagged for the Pennsylvania forgiveness program. You are eligible to receive full forgiveness. This applies to all Pennsylvania residents. Please call our office back at (717) 573-8721 to be connected to your loan counselor. Again, that number is (717) 573-8721. Thank you.”

This is a scam! You should contact your loan servicer directly for any questions about legitimate loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, if you have been contacted about a loan forgiveness scam, a complaint may be filed with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

2025-26 PA State Grant Update

The first step to apply for the 2025-26 PA State Grant is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) at StudentAid.gov. The FAFSA must be submitted by the deadline in order to be eligible for a PA State Grant.

Once you submit the FAFSA, PHEAA will trigger the next step in the PA State Grant process. Renewal students shouldn't have any other actions to take. First-time applicants must complete additional forms; we will email you when it's time to sign in and supply the needed information. We will let students and schools know when we send these emails by updating our website and social media channels. Follow PHEAA for continued updates.

Apply Now!

or call 1-844-PAFORWD

PA Student Loan Relief for Nurses (SLRN) Program

Appeals

Can I Appeal?

If you received an ineligible letter and the ineligible reasons identified are incorrect, you can submit a letter and supporting documentation requesting an appeal of the ineligible decision.

Have Questions About Your Appeal?

Please review the appeals section of the frequently asked questions.

Supporting Documentation

Please review the following chart to determine what supporting documentation you need to send to PHEAA if you were selected for participation in the SLRN program but were incorrectly listed as ineligible for one of the post selection ineligible reasons listed below. If you have more than one ineligible reason, you must provide evidence to support your eligibility for each reason listed on your letter.

We must receive your supporting documentation within 30 days from the date on your letter. Supporting documentation received after the 30-day window will not be considered and you will remain ineligible.