Types of Financial Aid

Loans

Find out about the Federal Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, Parent PLUS, and Graduate PLUS loans, as well as federal loan servicers, and resources for private alternative loans. 

Grants

Information and resources for Federal, Pennsylvania, and out-of-state grants. 

Scholarships

Penn State scholarships are awarded to exemplary students and are highly competitive due to limited funding. Scholarships are a form of gift aid that does not need to be re-paid.

Employment

Information about Federal Work-Study and other on- and off-campus employment opportunities.