Federal Pell Grant
Available to undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor's degree and who have financial need as determined by FAFSA.
Funding Your Future: Explore Grant Opportunities
Grants are a form of financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid, making them one of the best ways to fund your education.
Most grants are for undergraduate students attempting their first bachelor's degree. Grants are typically based on financial need, which is determined by:
🎓 Your Student Aid Index (SAI) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
💰 The Cost of Attendance (COA) at your school
To qualify for grants, you must complete the FAFSA every year you plan to attend college. Some grants may have a deadline for when you must complete your FAFSA to be considered. Grant funding can come from:
🏛️ The federal government (like the Pell Grant)
📍 State governments
🏫 Colleges and universities
🔍 Private organizations
If you're an undergraduate student looking for financial aid, grants can help make your education more affordable. 📅 Start by submitting your FAFSA today!
💡 Tip: Use the quick guide below to find federal and state grant options available to MU students.
federal seog grant
Available to undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor's degree; with exceptional financial need as determined by FAFSA.
pa state grant
Available to undergraduate Pennsylvania residents who have their FAFSA completed before May 1 and meet the eligibility requirements as determined by PHEAA.
path grant
A unique scholarship matching program that partners with non-profit, community-based organizations and foundations to provide funding to eligible Pennsylvania residents.
CHAFFEE Grant
The Chafee Education (CHAFEE) & Training Grant (ETG) Program offers federal grants to undergraduate, Pennsylvania residents aging out of the foster care program.
Reciprocal State Grants
Some states (Delaware, DC, Massachusetts, Ohio, Vermont, and West Virginia) extend access to their state grants for eligible, out-of-state students attending PA schools.
grow pa
For undergrad majors leading to in-demand careers like business, education, computer science, STEM, nursing, and more. Graduates must work in PA (12 months per year of funding received), or the grant converts to a loan requiring repayment.
PA FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE
Administered collaboratively by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) in conjunction with the PA Departments of Education, Human Services, and Labor and Industry.