​​​​​​College Planning

Planning on attending college or post-secondary institution? Get connected with resources to find the path that's right for you and explore financing options.

Student Resources

• U.S. Department of Education: College Information – General information on colleges and technical schools from the U.S. Department of Education.
• List of Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities – EdNA can be used to find name, address, administrator, and related information about the educational entities that PDE serves.
• PHEAA - The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is a national provider of student financial aid services, including grants, loans, and other funding opportunities.
• PASmart – A statewide movement to ensure Pennsylvania students and workers have the skills and abilities to meet the economic needs of the 21st century, focusing on careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• Collegeboard - College Board is a not-for-profit organization working to expand access to higher education.
• Trans​fer/Articulation and Dual-Credit Agreements
  
• Horace Mann Bond - Leslie Pinckney Hill Scholarship
• PA College Transfer (PA Trac)
• Federal Financial Aid
• Pennsylvania College Application Campaign (PCAC)
• Tuition ​Waiver for Foster Care Students​

Students with Disabilities

• PASmart Resources for Individuals with Disabilities
• Accredited Schools Online – Higher Education for Students with Disabilities
• American Association on Health & Disability (AAHD) Scholarship Program
• Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
• National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD)

Military and Veteran Students

• PASmart Military & Veteran Students
• PA Department of Education Veterans Education
• PHEAA National Guard Educational Assistance Program
• Army ROTC School Locator

Adults and Returning Students

• PAsmart Adult & Returning Students
• Accredited Schools Online – Returning to College as an Older Adult
• PA Department of Education – Adult Learner
• Pennsylvania Adult Education Resources

Which college has your major?

The following will allow you to search for any education program at any postsecondary institution in the Commonwealth, including The College of Technology, Community Colleges, Other Approved Schools, Other Colleges and Universities, Other Postsecondary Schools, Private Colleges and Universities, Private Licensed Schools, Private Two-year Colleges, State-Aided Institutes, State-Related Commonwealth Universities, and State Universities. Institution Program Search

Safety and Scam Avoidance

• FTC: How to Avoid a Student Loan Debt Relief Scam
• U.S. Department of Education Diploma Mills and Accreditation​
• FTC: Avoiding Fake Degrees

Closed Institutions

Students who attended a college, university or seminary that has closed should contact the Division of Higher Education, Access, and Equity at 717-783-6786 or RA-HigherEducation@pa.gov for information about records. For closed business or trade postsecondary schools, g​o to State Board of Private Licensed Schools Closed School Records​ or email ra-pls@​pa.gov.