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New, existing aid opportunities opening doors at Penn State Hazleton

Easing the burden on students and parents by helping to make a Penn State education affordable and accessible is a critical part of Penn State Hazleton's mission.
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Penn State students receive four types of student aid:

  • Grants
  • Scholarships
  • Loans
  • Federal Work-Study

Grants

Grants are awarded based solely on financial need, have no requirement of repayment, and can come from the federal government, the state, or Penn State.

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement. For many University scholarships, financial need is an additional criterion of eligibility. There is no requirement of repayment.

Loans

Loans are a form of financial aid that must be repaid after a student leaves Penn State or drops below half-time attendance. Types of loans include:

  • Federal Direct Stafford Loan
    To accept a federal student loan, a student must complete both Loan Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note. Both may be completed at www.studentloans.gov.
     
  • Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan
    The Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan is available to parents of dependent undergraduate students. More information is available at this webpage.
     
  • Alternative Educational Loans
    Alternative loans are managed through private lenders. Click here for more information.

Federal Work-Study

Federal Work-Study awards are based on a student's financial need and allows students to earn money towards their school expenses. Work-study earnings are not applied directly to a student's semester bill because work-study students receive a paycheck.