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Still Deciding on College? It’s Not Too Late! for Cheyney University

Still Deciding on College? It’s Not Too Late! for Cheyney University
Posted By: James Burrell on April 24, 2025

New Grow PA Scholarship Grant
Up to $5,000 a Year for Cheyney Students!
We’re excited to share a new opportunity for Cheyney University students: the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program, designed to help students afford college and prepare for in-demand careers right here in Pennsylvania!

🌱 About the Grow PA Grant:
Offers up to $5,000 per year
For up to 4 academic years
Supports students pursuing associate or bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields

✅ To qualify, students must:
Be a Pennsylvania resident
File the 2025-26 FAFSA®
Be enrolled at least half-time at Cheyney University
Be working toward a career in an in-demand occupation
Sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) agreeing to work in PA after graduation or repay the grant

🏠 After graduation:
Students must live and work in Pennsylvania—in an in-demand job—for the same number of years they received the grant (up to 4 years).

🔔 Reminder: If the degree or work commitment isn’t met, the grant must be repaid.
📥 How to Apply:
Complete the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Application
Log in to Account Access at pheaa.org
Click File Upload → PA Special Programs → Grow PA Scholarship Grant Application
⏳ Don’t wait—funding is first come, first served!

For questions or help with the application process, feel free to contact the Cheyney University Financial Aid Office.
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