Financial Aid Office

Pennsylvania State Grant Program (undergraduate Pennsylvania residents only)—a financial assistance program that provides funding to eligible residents of the state of Pennsylvania who demonstrate financial need. This grant assists undergraduate students with the cost of higher education.

Fostering Independence Through Education Act (FosterEd)
The Fostering Independence Through Education Act (FosterEd) requires postsecondary institutions that award Title IV (federal) funding to waive tuition and mandatory fees to PA resident students who have been in foster care after the student is awarded all federal and state grants and other scholarships for which they qualify. For additional information please visit https://www.education.pa.gov/Postsecondary-Adult/CollegeCareer/FosteringIndependence/Pages/default.aspx

Students should first submit an application for the Chafee ETG program with PHEAA to determine their eligibility: https://www.pheaa.org/funding-opportunities/other-educational-aid/chafee-program.shtml

You may also reach out to Henry Humphreys, Dean of Students, Henry.Humphreys@jefferson.edu or 215-951-2740 for questions about accessing academic services and the admission process. Questions about the financial aid component of the FosterEd program can be directed to Pamela Ramanathan, Executive Director, Financial Aid, East Falls campus, Pamela.Ramanathan@jefferson.edu or 215-951-2940.

Other State Grant Programs—for information on state grant programs, contact the appropriate agency in the state in which you reside or contact your high school guidance counselor.