PATH

Since 2003, Kids’ Chance of PA has proudly partnered with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Association Agency (PHEAA) and the Partnerships for Access to Higher Education Program (PATH) to provide additional support for eligible students. Eligible Kids’ Chance scholarship recipients are automatically submitted for consideration. Those who qualify, frequently receive PATH grants that match their KCPA award amount, further easing their financial burdens. Kids’ Chance of PA looks forward to continuing its partnership with PHEAA and PATH in order to make college even more affordable for students and
their families.

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Who is eligible?

In order for Kids’ Chance of PA to submit an applicant for a PATH grant, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • Be nominated by and receive an academic year scholarship from a participating PATH partner (Partner scholarship funds awarded for a summer term will not be matched by PHEAA. For a complete list of participating PATH partners, visit pheaa.org/PathPartnerList.)
  • Demonstrate financial need, defined as: Unmet need = Cost of Attendance (COA), as defined by the institution—Student Aid Index (SAI)—all other grants and scholarships.
  • Meet the PA State Grant requirements, as documented in the current year PA State Grant Program Policy Manual, which include, but are not limited to:
    • Be a resident of Pennsylvania
    • Be a PA State Grant recipient for the term (fall, winter, or spring) in which PATH funds are received (There is no summer PATH Program.)
    • Be enrolled:
      •  As an undergraduate student
      • On at least a half-time basis
      • In a degree-seeking program of study at a PA State Grant-approved postsecondary institution located in Pennsylvania
    • Maintain satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the 2024-25 PA State Grant Handbook
    • Not be in default or pending default on any educational loan or owe a PA State Grant refund
    • Not be incarcerated, which is consistent with the guidelines associated with the PA State Grant Program
About PHEAA

Since 1964, PHEAA has devoted its energy, resources and imagination to creating affordable access to higher education for students and their families. The Agency continues to take a leadership role in developing innovative ways to ease the financial burdens of students and borrowers, while streamlining delivery systems for schools and lenders.