Student Aid
Grants
Information and resources for Federal, State-funded, and institutional grants.
Grant Funding
Grants are money to help pay for college and they typically do not have to be repaid. Most grants are funded by the federal or state government.
Certain scenarios may require that a portion or all of the grant funds be repaid: for example, if you withdraw from school before finishing an enrollment period such as a semester, or if you receive a TEACH Grant and do not complete your service obligation.
Penn State Academic Grant
Penn State Academic Grants are funded by the University and awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated high financial need.
Eligibility
Meet Federal and Penn State Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements
Must be enrolled full-time (12 credits) in a degree program
Must have at least a 2.0 GPA
Be working on first bachelor's degree
All students are considered for this at the time of awarding. Due to limited funding, not all students who are eligible will receive this award. Amount is evaluated and determined every academic year.
Expore Grant Options
Out-of-State Grants
The states listed below offer grant and scholarship programs for their residents who attend Penn State.