School administrators struggled to use an unfamiliar system riddled with problems as thousands of students waited for money they were counting on to pay for college. (Credit: Daniel Fishel/Spotlight PA)

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April 18, 2025

Glitches, unproven tech in PA’s new financial aid system exacerbated delays for students

The PA State Grant Program is the Commonwealth’s largest need-based financial aid program, giving more than 100,000 students an average …