At Penn State Harrisburg, financial aid makes opportunity possible
- Nearly 80% of our student body receives financial aid in the form of loans, federal and state grants, federal work study, and scholarships.
- We are committed to lowering our students' financial burden; the college awarded close to $3.4 million in internal and donor-funded scholarships in 2024-2025.
- 76% of first-year students receive a scholarship; 66% receive a 4-year award!
- Our full-service Office of Student Aid offers a hands-on, student-first approach. Dedicated staff are ready to help with personalized guidance, through in-person and virtual appointments.
Scholarship awards can be made by the University, Penn State Harrisburg, the Office of Student Aid, or other administrative units.
Academic Scholarships
Penn State Harrisburg has dozens of academic scholarships available for both undergraduate and graduate students. All incoming and current students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and a current FAFSA on file, will automatically be considered for the majority of these scholarships, directly administered by the Office of Student Aid.
Scholarship Timeline
Students selected to receive a scholarship are generally notified of their award between February and June, although awarding may occur throughout the academic year.
- First-year students - notifications will be sent in early February.
- Returning students - notifications will be sent during the beginning of June.
Read more about Applying for Financial Aid.
Please note that Penn State cannot negotiate financial aid packages to match grant and scholarship offers from other colleges and universities.
Additional Aid Request
Students may submit a request for additional aid after they have received their initial aid package from the Office of Student Aid. Applicants will be considered for additional aid such as grants, work study, scholarships, or university loans. Filling out this application will put students on a waitlist for additional aid. It is not a guarantee that additional aid will be awarded.
Questions or concerns regarding scholarships at Penn State Harrisburg can be forwarded to [email protected].
