The Blind or Deaf Higher Education Beneficiary Grant (BDBG)

The Blind or Deaf Higher Education Beneficiary Grant (BDBG) Program is a Commonwealth funded program that provides financial assistance to deaf or blind students attending a postsecondary institution.

Grant Information:

https://www.pheaa.org/funding-opportunities/other-educational-aid/blind-deaf.shtml

Eligibility

• Students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)
• Students must complete a BDBG Application (available at PHEAA.org/blinddeaf.
• Must have been a resident of Pennsylvania
• Must not be incarcerated
• Must be at least a half-time
• Must maintain satisfactory academic

Award Determination

The maximum award amount a student can receive for the academic year is $500