News and Updates

Video: Financial Aid Process for New Students

2013-05-20T19:25:00Z

This overview of Penn State's financial aid process is shown to first-year students and their families during New Student Orientation.

How Much of the Parent PLUS Loan Should I Borrow?

2012-05-10T21:15:00Z

This video is hosted on YouTube and accessible to mobile devices and screen readers.

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How to Apply for the Parent PLUS Loan

2012-05-10T21:05:00Z

A step-by-step video for parents on how to apply for the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan.

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How Much of a Private Loan Should I Borrow?

2013-05-08T19:50:00Z

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Spring 2013 "F" Grades and Financial Aid

2012-01-10T14:55:00Z

The Office of Student Aid is required by the Department of Education to manually review your record for possible aid adjustments based on the last day you attended class, if you received one or more "F" Grades in the 2013 spring semester. This review can result in a balance owed to the University which will cause a hold to be placed on your account.

The review process will be completed within the next few weeks, as grades are posted. If you received one or more "F" grades, please monitor your Student Aid Summary on eLion for possible adjustments to your aid, as well as your Bursar Account for any outstanding balance that might be due.