News and Updates
Updates, Reminders, and News for Students and Families
High Volumes for the Office of Student Aid
As we are gearing up for the Fall semester, our staff are working as quickly as possible to answer calls, e-mails, and to process submitted documents. We appreciate your patience in this process and each of your inquiries is important to us. Click the link for additional information about our timelines and LionPATH.
The Fall bill communications have been sent. Now what?
Here are options to pay your balance owed and where to check for Holds or To Do List Items.
Award Notice for Bunton-Waller fellows, Lenfest scholars, Penn State Millennium scholars, DC Tuition Assistance Grant recipients, and Pittsburgh Promise recipients
Awards will be adjusted to match your actual Fall charges.
Private Alternative Loans
You have compared your PLUS and Alternative Loan options and decided on an Alternative Loan. Go here to learn more.
New Parent PLUS loan Tutorial
Need help to apply. Check this out!
Changing Dates and Deadlines for the 2019-20 Application Cycle
Students applying to Penn State for the 2019-20 academic year (Summer or Fall) will have earlier application deadlines for both Admissions and Financial Aid.
How to Apply (and More) for a PLUS Loan
Everything parents and graduate students need to know about applying for the Parent and Graduate PLUS Loans.
Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan Checklist
Students borrowing Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans for fall 2018 and spring 2019 need to complete a few tasks in order for the loans to disburse.
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