The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) announced the re-election of Senator Wayne D. Fontana as Chairman of the PHEAA Board of Directors, with Representative Steven C. Mentzer retaining his position as Vice Chairman.
“I’m proud to announce that this is my 15th year of service on the PHEAA Board of Directors, and it has been my honor to aid in helping Pennsylvania’s students afford their dream of higher education,” said Senator Fontana. “Our mission and vision are so important to the future of this Commonwealth; we need educated Pennsylvanians guiding the state into the future and continuing to build upon what so many have worked so hard to establish. To achieve that, we need education to be affordable and achievable, regardless of your economic background.”
Senator Fontana, has represented the 42nd Senatorial District in Allegheny County since 2005.
“This is my second year serving on the PHEAA Board of Directors,” said Representative Mentzer. “The past year has given me a first-hand view of the important and impactful work that PHEAA does for Pennsylvania’s students and their families, and I look forward to continuing that work throughout the coming year.”
Representative Steven C. Mentzer, representing the 97th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since November 2012, also serves as the Republican Chair of the Aging and Older Adult Services Committee.
Established in 1963 by Pennsylvania General Assembly legislation, PHEAA has been a key player in providing affordable access to higher education for over 60 years. The agency, a leading student aid organization in the nation, operates with a mission to serve Pennsylvanians.
PHEAA’s public service mission is sustained by its business earnings, covering operating costs and the complete administration of the PA State Grant Program and other student aid programs. Over the last decade, PHEAA has contributed more than $1 billion from its business earnings to support student aid programs for Pennsylvania students and families.
In addition to the leadership re-elections, PHEAA announced the election of members to the Board’s Executive Committee:
- Chairman: Representative Sheryl Delozier (Cumberland)
- Vice Chairman: Senator Vincent J. Hughes (Philadelphia)
- Committee Members: Senator Ryan Aument (Lancaster), Dr. Jonathan D. Green (Susquehanna University), Rep. Jennifer O’Mara (Delaware), and Daniel Gilman (Duquesne University).
For additional information, please visit PHEAA.org.
