If you are 18 years of age or older—You must be a PA resident for at least the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding your applicable PA State Grant filing deadline excluding any time you are enrolled in a PA postsecondary school, if you came into or remained in PA for the purpose of attending a school or college.
EAP is state funded program; it provides educational assistance for eligible members of the Pennsylvania National Guard. EAP funding is awarded regardless of financial need. In addition, reductions or adjustments of PA State Grants cannot be as a result of a service member receiving EAP.
The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a systematic team process used to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning. SAP is designed to assist in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a student's success.
In extreme cases, such as workplace violence threats or suicidal thoughts, employers may consider a mandatory referral to an EAP.