Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) relating to Cost and Aid for students and families interested in joining the Penn State community.
Tuition rates may vary year-to-year. Review our current tuition information to update rates and to and explore our tools for estimating cost at Penn State.
To be eligible for financial aid, students must fill out a FAFSA form. Find more information by visiting the Office of Student Aid.
Room and board fees can be part of the cost of attending Penn State. Please review our Tuition information to find our current rates and explore our tools for estimating the cost of attendance at Penn State.
Yes! Penn State encourages students to submit the FASFA for various merit and need-based aid opportunities. Students can also apply to additional internal and external scholarship opportunities prior to receiving an admissions decision. Please review our Penn State Scholarship Information.
The Provost Award is a four-year award available to First Year students at Penn State’s 20 undergraduate campuses, excluding World Campus. Both Pennsylvania and non-Pennsylvania residents are considered for this award. Please review our Provost Award Information and eligibility criteria.
The Discover Award is a four-year award available to First Year and transfer students who are residents of Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, and who enroll at one of Penn State’s 19 Commonwealth Campuses (a campus other than the University Park campus and the World Campus). Please review our Discover Award information and eligibility criteria.