Student Financial Assistance
Contact
General
Eligibility
- Determination of Eligibility
- Study Abroad - Student financial aid is available to students who study abroad through Penn State Programs.
Employment
Finances
- Financial Aid Disbursement
- Dropping Credits and Aid Adjustment - Dropping credits can impact current semester and future semester eligibility.
Financial Aid Programs
- State Grant Information
- Loans
- Code of Conduct for Education Loans
- Department of Education Student Loan Information
- Federal Direct Loan Deferments
- Federal Direct Loan Forgiveness
- Federal Direct Student and Parent Loan General Repayment Information
- Federal Perkins/University Loan Deferments and Cancellations
- Loan Counseling and Exit Counseling
- Log into studentaid.gov to access your federal loan history from the National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS)
- Private Loan Lenders
- Student Loan Default Rate
Default Summary Report 2020
| 3 Year Rate | Penn State | All PA Schools | Public 4-Yr | Nat'l Avg All Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.0% | .45% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Percentage of Students Who Borrow – National Center for Education Statistics. Follow the link, select the Penn State campus location, and then 'Financial Aid'.
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.