O F F I C E O F S T U D E N T A I D

2018–19

Applying for Student Financial Aid

studentaid.psu.edu

>How to Apply

Penn State’s federal school code is 003329.

Penn State recommends that new undergraduate, transfer, and graduate students submit the 2018–19 FAFSA on the Web at fafsa.gov. Submit it by February 15, 2018, to receive maximum consider-ation for student financial aid.

—If you are a Pennsylvania resident, you must

submit your 2018–19 FAFSA no later than

May 1, 2018, to be considered for the Pennsylvania State Grant Program.

—If you are a veteran, please visit studentaid.psu.

edu/veterans.

—If you will begin at Penn State the summer of 2018, you must also complete the 2017–18 FAFSA on the Web at fafsa.gov using your 2015 federal tax return information no later than June 30, 2018. Be sure to review the summer aid information online at studentaid.psu.edu.

The IRS Data Retrieval Tool is available to allow you and your family to securely transfer federal tax information to the FAFSA, as well as save time and increase the accuracy of your information. Please use your 2016 federal tax return information to submit your 2018-19 FAFSA. You will not be able to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool if you filed an amended in-come tax return (Form 1040X).

Penn State participates in all major federal, state, and University student aid programs, including student and parent loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships. The Office of Student Aid awards most student aid on the basis of financial need and according to established program guidelines.

We are unable to meet the full financial need of most students, because student aid funds are limited. Students and their families can learn more about Penn State’s Student Aid Policy on the web at studentaid.psu.edu.

>Student Financial Aid at Penn State

Once you obtain a Penn State Access Account, check your Penn State email often at webmail.psu.

edu. Penn State faculty, advisers, and offices send official notices to students via Penn State email.

>Student Aid Eligibility

To be eligible for federal and state aid, you must:

—have a high school diploma or equivalent

—be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) and be working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program

—be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen

—maintain satisfactory academic progress once in school. Penn State’s academic progress policy is available at studentaid.psu.edu.

—complete the FAFSA each year

—not be in default on an educational loan

—be registered for Selective Service if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25

>Notification of Student Aid Eligibility

We will let you know if additional information is required, after Penn State receives your FAFSA information. Beginning in early March, Penn State’s Office of Student Aid will email you instructions for accessing your Fall 2018/Spring 2019 financial aid award online. If you are planning to enroll for

summer 2018, you will receive an email in April regarding your summer financial aid award. Your financial aid award will include all the types of financial aid (loans, grants, work-study, and/or scholarships) for which you are eligible for the fall and spring semesters.

2017–18 Penn State Costs by Campus (FOR ESTIMATING PURPOSES ONLY)

PENN STATE ABINGTON

PENN STATE ALTOONA

PENN STATE BEAVER

PENN STATE BEHREND

PENN STATE BERKS

PENN STATE BRANDYWINE

PENN STATE DUBOIS

PENN STATE FAYETTE

PENN STATE GREATER ALLEGHENY

PENN STATE HARRISBURG

PENN STATE HAZLETON

PENN STATE LEHIGH VALLEY

PENN STATE MONT ALTO

PENN STATE NEW KENSINGTON

PENN STATE SCHUYLKILL

PENN STATE SHENANGO

PENN STATE WILKES-BARRE

PENN STATE WORTHINGTON SCRANTON

PENN STATE YORK

PENN STATE WORLD CAMPUS†

†All World Campus students pay the same tuition rate, regardless of residence.

**Beginning Fall 2018, Penn State will implement a university-wide student health insurance requirement for full-time domestic students and all international students at all campuses. Students will be automatically enrolled in the Penn State Student Health Insurance Plan, with the ability to waive this coverage by providing documentation of a compa-rable and acceptable insurance plan.

Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance includes living expenses—such as meals, room and board, transportation, and books—in addition to tuition and fees.

When considering total costs, students can expect to incur additional expenses during the academic year. Please use 2017–18 costs for planning purposes only. The Board of Trustees will determine final tuition and fees for the 2018–19 academic year in July 2018.

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY PARK

PA Resident Non-PA Resident

Tuition and Fees $18,436 $33,664

Additional Estimated Costs

Room and Meals $11,280 $11,280

Misc. Costs $1,840–5,840 $1,840–5,840

TOTAL $31,556–35,556 $46,784–50,784

PA Resident Non-PA Resident

Tuition and Fees $13,324–15,190 $20,810–23,692

Additional Estimated Costs

Room and Meals $11,280 $11,280

Misc. Costs $1,840–5,840 $1,840–5,840

TOTAL $26,444–32,310 $34,950–40,812

>Contact Information

Office of Student AidThe Pennsylvania State University314 Shields BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802-1220

Phone: 814-865-6301Fax: 814-863-0322Email is available on our website:studentaid.psu.edu

This publication is available in alternative media on request.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orienta-tion, gender identity or veteran status. Discrimination or harassment against faculty, staff or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901, Tel (814) 865-4700/V, (814) 863-1150/TTY. U.Ed. OSA 18-02 MPC145370

For more information about student aid at Penn State, including consumer information and your rights and responsibilities as a student aid recipient, visit the Office of Student Aid website at studentaid.psu.edu.