Students walk to and from classes on the Indiana University campus, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Harrisburg, PA (April 8, 2024) – As part of America Saves Week, the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Treasury Department (Treasury) to host a free financial aid webinar geared toward helping students and families plan for the cost of college.
During the webinar, scheduled for April 9, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, PHEAA financial aid experts will present an overview of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) process including an overview of financial aid opportunities in Pennsylvania and recent changes to calculating awards.
“It is our pleasure to join Treasury in providing a forum for college-bound students and their families to learn more about affording higher education during America Saves Week,” said Senator Wayne Fontana, Chairman of the PHEAA Board of Directors. “This free webinar is an excellent opportunity for them to take the first and most critical step in applying for financial aid – completing and submitting the FAFSA.”
“We’re excited to partner with PHEAA on this webinar to help Pennsylvania families save for their children’s future education,” Treasurer Stacy Garrity said. “It can seem overwhelming, but this webinar will give parents the tools they need to complete the FAFSA – along with an overview of the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program, which has been helping families save for more than three decades. PA 529 accounts are a fantastic way to save for any form of post-high school education, including qualified apprenticeships, technical schools, community colleges, and 4-year universities.”
“In keeping with PHEAA’s mission to provide affordable access to higher education, it made perfect sense to join Treasury in this webinar,” said James Steeley, PHEAA President & CEO. “We encourage every student and parent to take the steps necessary to find affordable funding options for higher education. Joining us for this webinar is an excellent start.”
Families can register to attend the free webinar at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4880897480333903190.
Students and families are encouraged to visit PHEAA on Facebook, X (@PHEAAaid), and LinkedIn where they can learn more about the college financial aid process, register for reminders of financial aid deadlines, and get information pertaining to planning for college. Additionally, video tutorials explaining the student aid process and types of aid available can be found at YouTube.com/PHEAAstudentAid.