State and Federal Financial Aid

Eligibility Requirements:

• Need-based.
• Must be Pennsylvania resident.
• Must be enrolled at least half-time.

Amount:

• $3,990 maximum annually.

Repayment:

• None.

Application Procedure:

• Pennsylvania residents should file Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Deadline: May 1.

Requirements for Maintaining Eligibility:

• Full-time students must successfully complete a minimum of 24 credits per academic year to receive grant for subsequent year.

• Out-of-state residents can make an application for state grant programs where money is permitted to be used at a Pennsylvania college or university.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Must be enrolled at least half-time.

Amount:

• Freshman -- $3,500  plus Additional $2,000 Unsubsidized Loan. 
• Sophomore -- $4,500  plus Additional $2,000 Unsubsidized Loan. 
• Junior, Senior -- $5,500  plus Additional $2,000 Unsubsidized Loan.

Repayment:

• First Payment due 6 months after no longer enrolled at least half-time at a fixed interest rate of 4.29%.
• Up to 10 years to repay.

Application Procedure:

• No specific deadline.
• Must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Must complete MPN (Master Promissory Note).  MPN can be completed online by clicking here.
• Must complete Entrance Counseling.  Entrance Counseling may be completed online by clicking here.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Need-based as determined by the federal government.
• Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Cannot hold B.A. or B.S.

Amount:

• $5,645 maximum annually.

Repayment:

• None.

Application Procedure:

• Must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Should apply as early as possible after January 1.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Need-based as determined by the College.
• Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Cannot hold B.A. or B.S.

Amount:

• $4,000 maximum annually.

Repayment:

• None.

Application Procedure:

• Must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Eligibility Requirements:

• Need-based.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Amount:

• $1,500 maximum annually.

Repayment:

• None.
• Award must be earned through campus employment.

Application Procedure:

• Must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Eligibility Requirements:

• Need-based as determined by the College.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Amount:

• $3,000 maximum annually.

Repayment:

• First payment due 6 months after graduation or withdrawal at 5% interest.
• Up to 10 years to repay.

Application Procedure:

• Must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Requirements for Maintaining Eligibility:

• Student must sign a promissory note for funds borrowed.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Parent must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• This is a parent's loan.
• Student must be enrolled at least half-time.

Amount:

• May borrow difference between cost and total of other financial aid awards.

Repayment:

• First payment begins 60 days after funds are disbursed. Payments may be deferred while student is enrolled at least half-time.
• Up to 10 years to repay.
• Fixed interest rate of 6.84%.

Application Procedure:

• Federal Direct PLUS Loan applications can be made online at StudentLoans.gov 
• No specific deadline.