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PHEAA: Understanding the Offer Letter and Balances

(Jan 08, 2025)

The Offer Letter, or Financing Plan, that you receive to provide an idea of the costs associated with attending post-secondary education can be confusing as each school formats their information differently. PHEAA, represented by Suzanne Sparrow, William McGinley and Daniel Wray of PA Forward and Keystone Loans will assist you, in this one-hour webinar, in understanding and navigating through the types of Aid that are listed, what you are being offered and identifying the balances and next steps needed so you can make knowledgeable and affordable decisions. Q&A interaction is encouraged . Register through the link here. Read more

 

PHEAA: Financial Aid Timeline – Know what to do when

(Jan 08, 2025)

This one-hour presentation will provide the starting points and web resources for effective research before, during and after your student makes post-secondary decisions. The journey will begin before high school and end in the land of understanding choices. One thing is for certain – it is never too early to start planning for a successful higher education experience. Join Suzanne Sparrow, William McGinley, and Daniel Wray of PHEAA’s PA Forward and Keystone Loan programs as they guide you along the exciting, and sometimes bumpy, road to planning for an affordable education. Knowing what to expect and to plan for it is the key, as failing to plan, is planning to fail! Register through the link here . Read more

 

PHEAA: Advance Planning for Financing Higher Education

(Jan 08, 2025)

The thought of Higher Education costs can be overwhelming, however planning and identifying what you can do to help lessen those costs is an important step. It’s never too early or too late to start understanding what those costs are and what is available to help maintain, plan and help you make affordable decisions. Join Daniel Wray, Suzanne Sparrow, and William McGinley of PHEAA’s PA Forward and Keystone Student Loan programs in a one-hour webinar to begin that process and become prepared. Register thorugh the link here. Read more

 

PHEAA: Improve Your Credit – Get Your Loan

(Jan 08, 2025)

For most families, borrowing for education is part of the equation and can be confusing as families look for the best options to fit their needs. Join Daniel Wray, Suzanne Sparrow, and William McGinley of Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) for a 1-hour webinar to increase your financial literacy and knowledge on the process of credit, how to maintain or improve ratings and comparison points to help make informed and affordable education borrowing decisions. Register thorugh the link here. Read more

 

PHEAA: Searching for Scholarships and Affording the Balance

(Jan 08, 2025)

There are many ways to pay for education and one important step is to search and apply for Scholarships. More free money equals less borrowing. This presentation will review the types of options available, along with tips of applying. It will also offer samples of fun scholarship options to get you started. We will then review what to do about the balances that might be left over to make affordable higher education decisions. Join Suzanne Sparrow, Daniel Wray, and William McGinley from Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) for an hour of detailed information on this topic. Register through the link here. Read more

 

PHEAA: Borrowing for education – which loan is right for me?

(Jan 08, 2025)

I have found the schools I would like to attend, filed the FAFSA and State Grant Form, searched for Scholarships, researched higher education costs, and calculated the funding gap. I see that education loans are a necessity, but where do I go from here? What loan programs are available? What are the advantages and disadvantage of the various types? Join Suzanne Sparrow, Daniel Wray, and William McGinley of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) for a 1-hour webinar to review the different borrowing options and examine the details associated with each option. The PHEAA loan team will answer your questions as you sort out the information and make decisions that are right for you and your family. Register through the link here . Read more

 

E-Blast: Diaper Drive Recap, Holiday Hours, & more!

(Dec 20, 2024)

On Wednesday, I joined my colleagues state Sens. Cappelletti, Kane, and Kearney, along with state Rep. Borowski, as we teamed up with the Delco Foundation and the Lansdowne YMCA for a Diaper Drive at the Upper Darby WIC Office! Thank you all so much for your generous donations of diapers and other needed materials for mothers in need in our community! Read more

 

E-Blast: Diaper Drive, Sleigh the Rebate, & more!

(Dec 13, 2024)

Help expecting parents this holiday season! I am hosting a Diaper Drive from now until Dec. 18! Please donate new packages of diapers, formula, and wipes at any of the following locations! Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Dec 12, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Environmental Protection: WIIN 2107: Voluntary School and Childcare Lead testing and Reduction Grant Who May Apply: Childcare facilities and schools located in Pennsylvania with lead in drinking water sample results within 36 months of the application date showing water fixtures exceeding the remediation trigger level of 5 ppb (parts per billion). Use: Reduction activities may include purchasing and installing hydration stations, point-of-use devices designed to remove lead or replacement of faucets. The primary goal of this grant program is to reduce children's exposure to lead in drinking water. Funds: Funding under this grant has been appropriated under 1464(d) of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Funding provided will be up to $3,000 per hydration station per 100 students in one building. Up to $30,000 may be awarded per building/childcare facility or $100,000 per school district. Application Deadline: Applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule a pre-application meeting to discuss their lead reduction plans to ensure they meet applicable program criteria. Meetings can be scheduled by emailing RA-EPWIINLEAD@pa.gov . More information: DEP Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, Read more

 

E-Blast: Open House, Sleigh the Rebate, & more!

(Dec 06, 2024)

Team Curry is grateful for our communities that we serve and the people who live here in the 164th Legislative District. As we move further into December, we wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and hope everyone has a chance to use this time to gather with friends and family, to rest and restore. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Dec 04, 2024)

Broadband Development Authority: Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Who May Apply: Cooperative organizations, non-profit organizations, public-private partnerships, private companies, public or private utility companies, public utility districts, municipalities or units of local government, internet service providers registered through the FCC Use: Deploying and/or upgrading broadband network facilities, data collection, broadband mapping and broadband planning Funds: $1,161,778,242 in federal funding pursuant to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 is available. Application Deadline: January 21, 2025 More information: PBDA Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Local Share Account Philadelphia Who May Apply: Community Development Corporations, economic development organizations and redevelopment authorities, business improvement districts/neighborhood improvement districts, non-profit organizations with a 501(c) designation, the City of Philadelphia, the School District of Philadelphia. Any eligible organization must be located in Philadelphia. Use: Economic development projects, neighborhood revitalization projects, community improvement projects, projects in the public interest. Any eligible project must be located in Philadelphia. Funds: Grant amounts will vary based on the specific project requirements but are limited to a minimum request/award of $10,000 and a maximum Read more

 

E-Blast: Thanksgiving Assistance, Open House Save the Date & more!

(Nov 29, 2024)

Team Curry is grateful for our communities that we serve and the people who live here in the 164th Legislative District. As we move into the end November, we wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and hope everyone has a chance to use this time to gather with friends and family, to rest and restore. We will be back in the office on Monday, Dec. 2 to assist with all of you state related needs! Read more

 

E-Blast: Black Maternal Health Conferences, Thanksgiving Office Closures & more!

(Nov 22, 2024)

We're quickly approaching the last month of 2024! Next week, we will stop to give thanks with our families and loved ones. Because of this, my office will observe the following hours: Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Nov 21, 2024)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency: Non-profit Security Grant Who May Apply: Non-profit organizations Use: Target hardening and physical security enhancements for sites that may be a target for a terrorist or extremist attack. Funds: $210 million in FEMA dollars has been made available nationally. PEMA will serve as the grantee and subgrant funds to recipients in Pennsylvania. Application Deadline: December 16, 2024 More information: PA Grants website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Developing Satellite Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) Who May Apply: A NCA accredited CAC who, in conjunction and partnership with another county MDIT, seeks to develop a satellite CAC location within that county. Use: Supporting the development of satellite location(s) in counties in the Commonwealth that may not have enough child abuse cases to sustain an independent CAC Funds: A total of approximately $1,200,000 in state Endowment Act funds is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund approximately 4 grants. Maximum awards of $300,000 are available for the three-year project period. Application Deadline: December 2, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Product Promotion, Education and Export Promotion matching Grant Program Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations that Read more

 

OBGYNs, maternal health experts, moms celebrate Fiedler’s postpartum depression legislation at Pennsylvania Hospital

(Nov 20, 2024)

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 20 -- A coalition of doctors, care providers and moms gathered at Pennsylvania Hospital today to celebrate the passage of the Postpartum Depression Education Act and to urge continued progress on maternal health legislation. They were joined by bill’s sponsors, state Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., Gina Curry, D-Delaware, and Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware. The Postpartum Depression Education Act (Act 102 of 2024) directs the PA Department of Health to create a public awareness campaign around perinatal and postpartum depression. The department is tasked with developing a fact sheet on PPD symptoms and maintaining a list of counselors to be made available in doctors’ offices. “Since working on the issue of postpartum depression, I’ve heard so many moms say they struggled to put a name on their feelings, leaving them isolated during hard times. This law is designed to permeate the culture of silence around maternal mental health conditions, reduce stigma, and help support mothers,” Fiedler said. “This law is a major step toward charting a new path for moms and babies in Pennsylvania.” "Postpartum depression is a serious and often overlooked disorder, especially when undiagnosed," said Curry, co-chair of the House Black Maternal Health Caucus. "This law is a vital step in supporting families by addressing perinatal mental health challenges and ensuring that mothers, Read more

 

E-Blast: Youth Homelessness Week, Last Session Week & more!

(Nov 15, 2024)

I was excited to join in on the many Veterans Day events happening in the 164th Legislative District and across Delaware County. The Veterans Day parade held in Delaware County had its very first female grand marshal, Master Sgt. (retired) Tanya Harris. Read more

 

Lawmakers highlight need to address youth homelessness

(Nov 13, 2024)

“We know families that experience financial hardships will do whatever they can to survive, living with relatives by couch surfing or spending nights in a car to stay together at all costs,” said state Rep. Gina H. Curry, who represents portions of Delaware County. “Homeless youth oftentimes go undetected, with parents unwilling to reveal their financial struggles out of the fear protective services will break up their family. That’s why we suspect this problem is even greater than the reported numbers, and it’s one of the driving forces in passing legislation to address this growing population.” Read more

 

Curry: Furthering Support for Our Homeless Youth

(Nov 13, 2024)

Pa. state Rep. Gina H. Curry spoke on the need to further the resources of schools and agencies to help combat homelessness among the youth of the commonwealth. Curry says that changes need to also be made to shelters as many will not take in unaccompanied minors, leaving them to fend for themselves in the end. Read more

 

E-Blast: Let's Gear Up this weekend, Pennie open enrollment & more!

(Nov 08, 2024)

The beginning of the week was busy as Election Day was the priority for just about everyone across the country on Tuesday. I hope everyone has been able to rest and reflect as we are at the end of our legislative season and moving into a new season. Read more

 

E-Blast: Fall Back this weekend, Election Day closures & more!

(Nov 01, 2024)

We are jumping right into November this weekend with A LOT going on in just the first few days! Read more

 

PHEAA: Understanding the Offer Letter and Balances
Jan 08, 2025

PHEAA: Financial Aid Timeline – Know what to do when
Jan 08, 2025

PHEAA: Advance Planning for Financing Higher Education
Jan 08, 2025

PHEAA: Improve Your Credit – Get Your Loan
Jan 08, 2025

PHEAA: Searching for Scholarships and Affording the Balance
Jan 08, 2025

PHEAA: Borrowing for education – which loan is right for me?
Jan 08, 2025

E-Blast: Diaper Drive Recap, Holiday Hours, & more!
Dec 20, 2024

E-Blast: Diaper Drive, Sleigh the Rebate, & more!
Dec 13, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Dec 12, 2024

E-Blast: Open House, Sleigh the Rebate, & more!
Dec 06, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Dec 04, 2024

E-Blast: Thanksgiving Assistance, Open House Save the Date & more!
Nov 29, 2024

E-Blast: Black Maternal Health Conferences, Thanksgiving Office Closures & more!
Nov 22, 2024

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Nov 21, 2024

OBGYNs, maternal health experts, moms celebrate Fiedler’s postpartum depression legislation at Pennsylvania Hospital
Nov 20, 2024

E-Blast: Youth Homelessness Week, Last Session Week & more!
Nov 15, 2024

Lawmakers highlight need to address youth homelessness
Nov 13, 2024

Curry: Furthering Support for Our Homeless Youth
Nov 13, 2024

E-Blast: Let's Gear Up this weekend, Pennie open enrollment & more!
Nov 08, 2024

E-Blast: Fall Back this weekend, Election Day closures & more!
Nov 01, 2024