Penn State students receive four basic types of financial aid. Each category includes several individual programs. Grants are awards based solely on financial need and have no requirement of repayment. They may come from the Federal Government, the State and the University.
Scholarships are awards based on academic achievement and have no requirement of repayment.
For many University scholarships, financial need is an additional criterion of eligibility. University Scholarships are awarded on the basis of superior high school or college academic performance and in most cases, documented financial need. They are awarded by the scholarship committee of Penn State's various academic colleges and by the Hazleton Campus Scholarship Committee. Students are encouraged to investigate these possibilities for additional assistance. There is free scholarship search service available on the Penn State home page.