Grant Undergraduate Graduate

Blind or Deaf Beneficiary Grant Program

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
261
Days
March 31 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Written documentation to PHEAA showing you have been evaluated and are eligible to receive benefits from the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR); Medical Professional Certification form regarding your visual or hearing impairment
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
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Description

The PA Blind or Deaf Higher Education Beneficiary Grant Program provides financial aid to blind or deaf undergraduate or graduate students attending a postsecondary institution. Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time in a postsecondary institution and maintain satisfactory academic progress (as determined by the postsecondary institution). First-time applicants must submit a signed letter confirming you have been evaluated and are eligible to receive benefits from the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) or a completed, signed, and dated Medical Professional Certification Form from your physician regarding your visual and/or hearing impairment (located on the last page of the BDBG Application). Submission of applications and additional documentation can be made done by mail or fax. Please visit the award's website for more information.

Amount Details

$500
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student or a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Pennsylvania

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Written documentation to PHEAA showing you have been evaluated and are eligible to receive benefits from the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR); Medical Professional Certification form regarding your visual or hearing impairment
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
Contact bdbg@pheaa.org
Tel: 800-692-7392
Fax: 717-720-3786 Address P.O. Box 8157
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8157