Penn State Altoona Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $33,098 Out-of-state: $41,600 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $15,190 Out-of-state: $23,692 |
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Room and Board
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$11,280 |
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Books and Supplies
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$1,840 |
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Other Expenses
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$4,788 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment |
Penn State Altoona Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
|---|---|
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
|---|---|
| FAFSA Code is 003329 |
Free |
Penn State Altoona Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 1,143 (83.1%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 910 (79.6%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 883 (97.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 37 (4.2%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 58% |
| Average Award | $9,690 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 546 (61.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,906 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 771 (87.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,558 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 376 (42.6%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 98 (7.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,251 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 2,910 (79.8%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,437 (83.8%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,380 (97.7%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 122 (5.1%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 59% |
| Average Award | $10,460 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 1,512 (63.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,704 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 2,081 (87.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,280 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 956 (40.2%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 274 (7.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,096 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
78% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$41,435 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
Penn State Altoona Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
|---|---|
| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans, Private loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
|---|---|
| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Not reported |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Not reported |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Not reported |
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Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Children and Siblings of Alumni |
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Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
|---|---|
| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
Not reported |
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