Resources

Whether you are a prospective student, a current student, or a parent, Penn State offers a range of resources to help you navigate college — from information on financial aid, to course selection, to career services, and everything in between. Here you will find resources beyond the Achieve Penn State programs that can help you or your student to succeed at Penn State.

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College is one of the most exciting and transformative experiences in life. Whether you are considering Penn State, already enrolled, or helping your child prepare for college, we can help guide you. Consider the many academic paths available at Penn State along with the wealth of resources we offer to help manage the investment a college education represents.
Undergraduate Admissions

Access information on application requirements, timelines, statistics, and more.

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Tuition

Estimate how much a Penn State education will cost based on factors such as campus, residency, and program.

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Student Aid

Learn the many options available to help students and families finance a Penn State education.

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Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center

Discover the programs and resources we offer to help students become more confident in their financial decision-making.

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Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS)

DUS provides an academic home for students who wish to explore their options before selecting a major.

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Penn State Campuses

Explore Penn State’s campuses across Pennsylvania and online.

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Do you have a question about the application process, a degree program, or life at Penn State? Penn State admissions staff can help.
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Degree Programs

Penn State offers more than 275 undergraduate majors. Browse the Undergraduate Bulletin to discover the possibilities.

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Penn State students earning bachelor’s degrees take 45 credits to complete the General Education requirement, designed to encourage students to experiment and explore.
Tutoring

Asking for help when you need it is a sign of strength. Tutoring services are available at every Penn State campus, at no extra cost to students.

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Career Services

Employers are eager to hire Penn State graduates. Find support for translating your Penn State education into a rewarding career.

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Donor Support

As a Penn State student, you have a vast network of alumni in your corner. Learn how Penn State students are achieving their academic goals with support from Penn State donors.

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Stories of Success

Discovering greater confidence

As a geography major poised for a career in natural disaster management, Sara Maholland has a bright future ahead of her, but she wasn’t always so sure of herself or her abilities. The native of Morgantown, Pennsylvania began her Penn State journey close to home at Penn State Berks. She transitioned to the much larger and more distant University Park campus in her junior year. The Student Transitional Experiences Program (STEP) gave Sara the confidence she needed to navigate the transition and expand her horizons.

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22%
of Penn State students are first-generation college students