FAFSA P.U.S.H.
FAFSA P.U.S.H.
PREPARING UNDERGRADUATES SUCCESSFULLY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Federal Student Aid and the FAFSA application are currently still available to be used to apply for financial aid. PCPR is committed to assisting students and their families with finding ways to finance their post-secondary aspirations. No matter the changes, we will continue to provide as much up-to-date information as we can on where to find financial resources. Please continue to monitor our website for additional news and insights.
FAFSA Completion & Success Opportunities
FOR STUDENTS
Get the Help You Need to Complete Your FAFSA!
We're here to support you through every step of your FAFSA application. Schedule a meeting with one of our advisors or use our online assistant to get the answers you need. Don't let financial aid obstacles stand in your way—join us at our in-person events or sign up for an online one-on-one session to make your college dreams a reality.
FOR PARENTS
We're Here to Help Your Student Succeed!
Navigating the FAFSA process can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. We can work with you and your student to answer all your questions and ensure the application is completed correctly. Schedule a meeting and take advantage of our online one-on-one sessions to get the support you need.
FOR PROFESSIONALS
Become a FAFSA Coach with PCPR!
PCPR is seeking volunteers to support students and families as FAFSA Coaches. We are supporting in-person citywide events throughout Philadelphia and offering personalized virtual support sessions via Zoom.
If you have experience and are interested in helping students complete their FAFSA applications, use the links below.
FOR PARTNERS
Collaborate with Us to Boost FAFSA Completion Rates!
We're excited to work with our local, state, and national partners to make a real impact this FAFSA season. Schedule a meeting to discuss collaboration opportunities or use our online assistant for quick support. Together, we can host workshops, train advisors, and engage the community to ensure more students receive the financial aid they need.
OUR FRIENDS & PARTNERS
PA Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) oversees 500 public school districts, more than 170 public charter schools, public cyber charter schools, Career and Technology Centers/Vocational Technical schools, public Intermediate Units, the education of youth in State Juvenile Correctional Institutions, Head Starts and publicly funded preschools, and community colleges.
PDE also oversees policies related to public, academic, and school libraries, and the State Library of Pennsylvania
PHEAA
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) was created by the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 1963 to provide affordable access to higher education for PA students and families. Through the years, PHEAA has evolved into one of the nation's leading providers of student financial aid services, including the Commonwealth's state-based student loan program—PA Forward.
PHEAA's earnings are used to support the Agency's public service mission and to pay operating costs, including the administration of the PA State Grant Program and other state-funded student aid programs.
PHEAA conducts student loan servicing operations nationally as American Education Services (AES).
FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Who We Are
FSA, an office of the U.S. Department of Education (ED), is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At FSA, our more than 1,400 employees help make postsecondary education possible for more than 9.7 million students each year.
What We Do
FSA is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grant, work-study, and loan funds to students attending college or career school.
Philly Goes to College
From help with scholarships and financial aid, preparing for the SATs and filling out forms like the FAFSA, to finding and applying to the right school or college, we can be your guide. Our services are citywide and always free.
PhillyGoes2College is Philadelphia Education Fund's online college access solution. Through this online platform, Philadelphia-area current and prospective students can gain access to critical information on the college and career going process.