Scholarship Sweepstakes
- PA Residents
PHEAA is giving away $2,500 no-essay scholarships to Pennsylvania Residents through the PA Forward Student Loan Program.- No Essay
- Quick Entry
- 12 Winners Chosen in August and December
- Enter at pheaa.org/ss through Dec. 15
- DE, MD, NJ, OH, VA, and WV Residents
Keystone Student Loans is giving away $2,500 no-essay scholarships for DE, MD, NJ, OH, VA, and WV residents- No Essay
- Quick Entry
- 12 Winners Chosen in August and December
- Enter now at keystonestudentloans.org/ss
Congrats 2025 Graduates!
Now what? If you have taken a student loan, repayment will start in 6 months or less for you and/or your parent. Check out our extensive repayment and budgeting resources for students and parents and reach out if you would like to go over your loan exit counseling in person or via Zoom at sfs@alvernia.edu.
- Please see the Federal Student Aid website for the most up-to-date info on the federal repayment programs.
Complete the FAFSA form
The FAFSA is crucial for determining eligibility for federal, state and institutional financial aid, as well as many scholarships. Despite this, some students skip it due to its complexity or the belief they won’t qualify. This leads to significant unclaimed aid — $1.4 million in Pennsylvania and up to $4.4 billion nationwide in unused Pell Grants by the high school class of 2024, according to the National College Attainment Network.
- The 2026-2027 FAFSA will open October 1, 2025! Get a preview now on the Federal Student Aid (FSA) website or see the access info below.
- To access the 2025–26 FAFSA prototype, follow the steps below:
- Visit fsapartners.ed.gov/fafsa-prototype/2627
- Enter the access code: prototype2627
Alvernia is Here For You!
Get prepped for the FAFSA today!
- Make sure student & parent 2024 federal taxes are filed (if applicable)
- Create your FSA ID (see in General FAQs below) for both student & parent(s)
- Watch for FAFSA completion events at your local high school, community centers, and here at Alvernia – stay tuned to this website for updates!
- See below for resources to get you prepared and ready for the FAFSA launch. Bookmark this site to learn about upcoming events.
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