PA-TIP supports Pennsylvania residents pursuing short programs for occupations the state identifies as priorities. Published fields include energy, health care, advanced materials and diversified manufacturing, agriculture, and food production; eligible programs and schools can change by cycle. It is not a grant for any four-year degree: the program focuses on limited-duration training, occupational credentials, and approved courses. Confirm that the exact program code and provider appear on the current list before paying tuition.
Eligibility considers financial need, residency, a high-school diploma or equivalent, the award-year FAFSA, and enrollment at a participating institution. Students cannot receive a PA State Grant for the same program of study, and awards are limited by eligible program cost and annual funding. PHEAA publishes forms and student access on its program page; the correct login for this special program is PHEAA Account Access, while GrantUs is used for the State Grant and Ready to Succeed.
Limits and filing windows change by cycle; do not use an old brochure date as the 2026–27 calendar. Open PHEAA’s portal and search for PA-TIP, prepare residency, FAFSA, and admission documents, and ask the school to certify the program and need. The financial-aid office can compare PA-TIP with Pell, Workforce Pell, or other assistance without duplicating costs. Also confirm which charges are covered—tuition, fees, supplies, or other items—and whether an application must be complete before the course begins.
Before accepting aid, compare the net balance with tuition, fees, and other costs; confirm requirements and deadlines with the official source and ask the college financial-aid office for guidance.
Read the official program profile and FAFSA guide; request an individual review before enrolling.
PA-TIP: campos y centros participantes — Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.
Cuenta de programas especiales PHEAA — Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.
Guía estatal de ayuda financiera de Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.
Checked October 13, 2026 against official sources. Requirements, funding, and deadlines correspond to the stated cycle and may change. An estimate or preliminary eligibility does not guarantee an award; confirm your file, covered costs, and obligations with the agency and the college financial-aid office.
Compare net costs and confirm requirements, funding, dates, and obligations with the program and institution before committing.
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Pennsylvania Targeted Industry Program (PA-TIP)
PA-TIP supports Pennsylvania residents pursuing short programs for occupations the state identifies as priorities. Published fields include energy, health care, advanced materials and diversified manufacturing, agriculture, and food production; eligible programs and schools can change by cycle. It is not a grant for any four-year degree: the program focuses on limited-duration training, occupational credentials, and approved courses. Confirm that the exact program code and pr
College financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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