LCCC Students Eligible for Grow PA Grant Program

Schnecksville, Pa., Feb. 6, 2026 – Students at Lehigh Carbon Community College are eligible to receive funding up to $5,000 per year thanks to a Grow PA Grant Program, which helps students pay for school and builds the workforce in Pennsylvania for in-demand occupations.

These grants are available each year on a first-come, first-served basis and are administered through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Students who receive the grant can make their money go further by studying at a community college and will receive guidance from LCCC’s Career Development Center on pursuing an in-demand career. There are over 460 eligible programs of study or majors that lead to in-demand occupations in a variety of fields, such as agriculture, business, education, computer science, STEM, nursing, allied health, and criminal justice.

There is no age limit for receiving the funds, and students can be studying either half- or full-time.

Eligibility to be considered for the Grow PA Grant Program, you must:
– File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
– Be a current resident of Pennsylvania
– Meet satisfactory academic progress for Title IV financial aid
– Have not earned a bachelor’s degree
– Be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible associate or bachelor’s degree program at an approved Pennsylvania institution
– This degree must lead to a job in an in-demand occupation as determined by PHEAA
– Sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) agreeing to repay all funds received if the work requirement is not met, including any potential interest accrued

Applications are available beginning February 5 on the PHEAA website. Students must also complete their FAFSA application.