Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Grants and Scholarships

PHEAA State Grant

Pennsylvania State Grants are awarded by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) to eligible Pennsylvania residents pursuing their first undergraduate degree. Students must complete the FAFSA prior to May 1st to be eligible.

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Pell Grants are determined by the Department of Education based upon demonstrated financial need and full or part-time enrollment at Thaddeus Stevens College. Students must be working on their first undergraduate degree, and must complete a FAFSA.

Thaddeus Stevens Legacy Award

The Legacy Award assists those students that are financially disadvantaged. To be eligible, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Those that qualify for the Federal Pell Grant will be awarded the Legacy Award. Students may receive the Thaddeus Stevens Legacy Award for a maximum of 4 semesters. Students that are admitted to the college as a TSTEP or APEX student, may receive the Legacy Award for a maximum of 6 semesters.Resident students who receive this award will have the following charges; Tuition, Room, and a 7-day meal plan. All Financial Aid that the student receives; eg. Federal Pell Grant, PHEAA State Grant, or any outside scholarships will be applied to the students account first. The Legacy Award will then cover any remaining charges. Students will also receive a $250.00 per semester book allowance. Commuting students who receive this award will have the following charges; Tuition and a 5-day meal plan. All Financial Aid that the student receives; eg. Federal Pell Grant, PHEAA State Grant, or any outside scholarships will be applied to the students account first. The Legacy Award will then cover any remaining charges. Students will also receive a $250.00 per semester book allowance.

Outside Scholarships

Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships from outside sources. The following websites are suggested in assisting students in searching for scholarships: www.FastWeb.com, www.scholarship.com and www.aessuccess.org. Students that receive outside scholarships must notify the Financial Aid Office at Thaddeus Stevens. Receipt of an outside scholarship may change your award from Thaddeus Stevens. The Financial Aid Office is not responsible for these scholarships and the student should confirm with the scholarship sponsor any rules or requirements that may apply. The Financial Aid Office will complete any paperwork required to assist in the follow-up process.

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Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday from 8am-4:30pm

Summer Hours:
Monday thru Friday from 8am-4pm
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Contact Information

Bernard McCree
Director of Financial Aid and Registrar

Hartzell Building, Room 106
750 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602

mccree@stevenscollege.edu
Phone: 717-299-7796
Fax: 717-391-6929

Michael DeGroft
Financial Aid/Registration Specialist

Hartzell Building, Room 106
750 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602

degroft@stevenscollege.edu
Phone: 717-391-3510
Fax: 717-391-6929