The Office of Student Aid administers all major aid programs at Penn State and strives to ensure access to educational opportunity for those in greatest financial need. For many students and their families, paying for a Penn State education requires careful budgeting as well as partnering with the Office of Student Aid to take advantage of the federal, state, and institutional aid we provide. We hope that you will make use of our resources as you start or continue to invest in Penn State.

In addition, if you are applying to our Graduate Program you may be eligible for a graduate assistantship. Please see the Financial Aid section in the Master of Landscape Architecture section of our web site.

The following aid programs are available:
Scholarships
Grants
Loans
Work-Study
Tax Credits

To receive aid, a student must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be a citizen or eligible non-citizen with a valid Social Security number
• Have a high school diploma, a GED, or a passing "ability to benefit" test result
• Be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits for undergrads, 5 credits for grads)
• Be enrolled in an eligible degree program
• If male and age 18-25, be registered for Selective Service
• Must not be in default on an educational loan and must not owe a repayment on an adjusted federal grant
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA on the Web) each year
• Must comply with Penn State's academic progress standards

For complete information on the types of financial aid at Penn State please see the Office of Student Aid Web site or Contact them at:

(814) 865-6301 voice
(814) 865-0322 fax

Their administrative office is located at:
314 Shields Building
University Park, PA 16802-1220

Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.