Veterans attending for the first time need to obtain a VA Form 22-1990 from the Financial Aid Office. This form, together with a certified copy of the DD-214, should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office. This completed form must be submitted four to six weeks prior to enrollment. Pennsylvania distributes grants from a fund appropriated each year by the state legislature from state revenues. Students must adhere to all deadline dates.
Most states have their own grant or scholarship programs and eligibility criteria.
If a reciprocal agreement exists between Pennsylvania and the student's home state, students may use the grant in the reciprocal state. Delaware and Pennsylvania have a reciprocity agreement, but New Jersey and Pennsylvania do not. For more information, students should contact their state agency. Students should inquire of their employer for further information. In addition to the above mentioned programs, applicants are also encouraged to investigate other financial aid opportunities within their communities.