PA Grant for Children of POW/MIA Soldiers
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
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Up to $1,200 for children of U.S. service members declared prisoners of war or missing in action.
- How much
- up to $1,200
- Who qualifies
- Child of a U.S. service member designated POW or MIA (military family)
- The parent must have been a PA resident for 12 months before active duty, served after Jan 31, 1955, and not been discharged under other-than-honorable conditions.
- For students starting college, undergrads
- When to apply
- Apply any time File early; applications received before April 1 of the spring term may be funded for the full academic year, funds permitting.
- How to apply
- Call PHEAA at 1-800-692-7392 (TTY 711) for a POW/MIA application
- File it with the FAFSA as early as possible
- What you'll need
- FAFSA + state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (pheaa.org)
The details
Special state grant for children of a U.S. Armed Forces member designated POW or MIA, if the service member served on active duty after Jan 31, 1955, lived in Pennsylvania for at least 12 months before active duty, and was not dishonorably discharged, a deserter or defector. Maximum $1,200, subject to state funding.
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