The figures used to define cost of education are available to students upon request in the Financial Aid Office. Interested students should contact the director. Expected family contribution is determined by a standard need analysis formula called Federal Methodology. Factors such as taxable and non-taxable income, assets and household information are all considered in this formula. Individual circumstances that could affect the Expected Family Contribution, such as unemployment, change in job status, or unusual medical expenses, should be brought to the attention of the Financial Aid Director.
Financial aid is awarded annually for one academic year.
Continuation of an award requires an annual review of the applicant's financial need, based on that year's need analysis formula, and academic progress which is reviewed each semester. Non-matriculated students are not eligible for any type of financial aid, including student loans. Decisions concerning admission are made independently of financial need. May 1 is the deadline for Pennsylvania State Grant consideration. Students selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education must also complete a Verification Worksheet, available in the Financial Aid Office.