Tuition / Financial Aid
NOTICE: You are eligible to apply for Financial Aid regardless of your eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or Department of Defense (DoD) benefits.
Cost of Attendance (at Penn State)
- Tuition and Fee Schedule
- Application fee*
- General deposit*
- Housing deposit*
- Room and Board
- College Cost Calculator for Penn State Tuition
* = Fees are related to Admissions.
Needs Analysis Document
Definition: any document issued by a financial aid source showing one's ability to contribute to the cost of their own education (i.e., Free Application for Federal Student Aid )
Sources of Financial Aid
A. PHEAA ( Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency )
- PHEAA Grant for veterans
- Educational Assistance Program (EAP) for PA National Guard Members
- Military Family Education Program (MFEP) for qualifying spouses/children of PA National Guard Members
- Other Educational Aid
B. Federal Student Aid (Department of Education) (The Student Guide and Don't Miss Out are two excellent reference books)
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Direct Loans (Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized)
- Federal Aid Administered by the University (Campus-Based Aid)
C. Other Types of Aid
