Higher and Technical Education in Pennsylvania

Affordable and high-quality secondary, vocational and higher educational opportunities help Pennsylvanians excel and ensure the commonwealth’s long-term and sustainable growth. People who have knowledge and skills are entrepreneurial, foster economic growth, develop next-generation technologies and provide strong civic leadership.

Additional Resources

Financial Aid.
Look for scholarships, grants and other free money; the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency can help you. Learn more

Bolster College Savings
Start saving for college now; an array of PA programs make it possible, even if you don’t have a lot of extra cash. Learn more

Paying for Higher & Technical Ed
Spend some time perusing the financial advantages and considerations of college and career-oriented training.
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Pennsylvania Colleges & Universities
Explore Pennsylvania’s 150 public, private, technical, theological and professional degree-granting institutions of higher education. Learn more

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Look more closely at state’s 14 universities, review the cost of attendance, find out about financial aid, read a student newspaper. Learn more

Job Training Services
Locate training, information related to career development and much, much more at this free commonwealth clearinghouse. Learn more

People with Disabilities
Find information about academic, vocational/technical, college, on-the-job training and more. Learn more