Ready to Succeed Scholarship Program

Scholarship Description

RTSS provides scholarships to high academic achievers that, in combination with the Pennsylvania State Grant Program, offer a total award up to $2,000 for full-time and $1,000 for part-time students. The minimum award is $500. Awards can be used to cover tuition, books, fees, supplies, and living expenses.

Students must be nominated by their post-secondary institution for participation in the program. Funding is limited for the program and awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Student Eligibility:
With the exception of financial need, the student must meet all other Pennsylvania State Grant eligibility requirements to qualify for RTSS. This includes the submission of a FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and a Pennsylvania State Grant Form (SGF). The student must also:

1. Have completed at least one academic year—defined as having earned at least 24 semester credits or the equivalent by the time that the student’s school checks academic progress for the Pennsylvania State Grant program. This may be at the end of the Spring or Summer term of the previous academic year.
2. Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement by attaining a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.25 at the time that the student’s school checks academic progress for the Pennsylvania State Grant Program. This may be at the end of the Spring or Summer term of the previous academic year. (The minimum cumulative GPA used to measure outstanding academic achievement could change for future academic years.)
3. Have a family income that does not exceed $110,000.

There is no separate student application for RTSS. Students will be nominated for award eligibility by approved, participating institutions. In order to be nominated, you must meet all RTSS eligibility criteria and have completed both a FAFSA and SGF. Participating schools will supply information regarding your GPA and academic level to PHEAA for an evaluation of your eligibility for RTSS. If any additional information is needed, you will be contacted by PHEAA.

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.5 Minimum GPA
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Financial need analysis required

How To Apply

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