Types of Aid
Loans
About the Federal Direct Stafford, Parent PLUS, Graduate PLUS, and Perkins Loans, as well as federal loan servicers and resources for private alternative loans.
Grants
Information and resources for Federal, Pennsylvania, and out-of-state grants.
Scholarships
Penn State scholarships are awarded to exemplary students and are highly competitive due to limited funding. Scholarships are a form of gift aid that does not need to be re-paid.
Employment
Information about Federal Work-Study and other on- and off-campus employment opportunities.