State Scholarships and Grants

Pennsylvania State Grant Program

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) sponsors a need-based state grant program for undergraduate Pennsylvania residents who will be enrolled at least half-time (6 or more credit hours per semester). All Pennsylvania residents applying for financial aid from Drexel University are required to apply for a Pennsylvania State Grant. If a student is eligible to apply for this grant and does not do so, the SRC/Financial Aid Office will not substitute Drexel funds for the computed state grant amount. Those interested in receiving consideration for the Pennsylvania State Grant must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before May 1. The award may appear as an estimate, but the real notification (and grant amount that will count towards your aid package) will be sent from PHEAA. Be sure to confirm that the award has been made for Drexel.

Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation (PHEF) and Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Scholarships for Nurses

The College of Nursing and Health Professions receives grants from PHEF and IBC to assist with tuition for nursing students in the undergraduate (juniors and seniors), graduate and doctoral programs. Awards are based on academic standing and financial need and are usually awarded in the fall of each year. FAFSA forms must be submitted for a student to be considered for one of these scholarships.

State Scholarship Programs

Some students from outside of Pennsylvania may receive funds from their state scholarship programs that can be used at Drexel University. Currently, students living in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia may use their state scholarships at Drexel University. To apply for a state scholarship, contact your state financial aid agency (call 1-800-433-3243 to get the telephone number and address of your state agency) for program requirements and application procedures. When you receive an eligibility notice from your state program, you should submit it to the Drexel University SRC/Financial Aid Office.