Student Financial Assistance
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General
Eligibility
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Study Abroad - Student financial aid is available to students who study abroad through Penn State Programs.
Employment
Finances
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Dropping Credits and Aid Adjustment - Dropping credits can impact current semester and future semester eligibility.
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
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Federal Perkins/University Loan Deferments and Cancellations
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Log into studentaid.gov to access your federal loan history from the National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS)
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Student Loan Default Rate
Default Summary Report 2019
| 3 Year Rate | Penn State | All PA Schools | Public 4-Yr | Nat'l Avg All Schools |
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| 2019 | 1.4% | 2.85% | 1.80% | 2.30% |
National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS)
- Federal Direct loan information will be submitted to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and will be accessible by guarantee agencies, lenders, and institutions determined to be authorized users of the data system.