Education briefs 01-13-13
Assistance offered
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is reminding students and families that student financial aid application assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2013-14 is available online at PHEAA.org/FAFSA or fafsa.gov. For the latest financial aid information and helpful tips, upcoming deadlines and free financial aid workshops, join PHEAA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pheaa.aid
Scholarships available
District 12 of the Pennsylvania Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., is offering scholarships from the Barbara Myers-Ciccone “Tribute to Women” Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund provides financial assistance to individuals who demonstrate financial need and who seek to advance their careers or re-enter the job market. The scholarships will be limited to “non-traditional” students. Deadline for completed application is April 1. Applications may be obtained online at bpwpa.org. For more information, contact Bobbi Dobler, scholarship chair, at 724-439-4608 or teambutterflybpw@yahoo. com.