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Applications to Complete
The FAFSA is the initial application used by college students across the country for grants, educational loans, work-study, and other forms of aid.
Are you a PA resident?
We encourage you to complete the Pennsylvania State Grant Form online as soon as you submit your FAFSA. Doing so by our priority FAFSA submission deadline of March 1 ensures that you will meet Pennsylvania State Grant deadlines.
Not a PA resident?
Check out other state grants.
By completing just a single application, you’ll be considered for 300+ Penn College scholarships. But don’t stop there. Visit our External Scholarships page to start your search for private scholarships.
To receive any Federal Direct Student Loans, you must complete the Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling. Complete in May or June after you’ve committed to Penn College for fall entry, or October for spring.
The Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan or a non-federal private alternative loan may be used for any remaining balance not covered by other aid. These loans require separate applications. Apply for these loans until after you have received your tuition bill and have confirmed the amount to borrow.
Important Dates
| DEC 01 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on or before December 1 |
| DEC 01 | Penn College Scholarship Application opens |
| MAR 01 | FAFSA priority submission deadline for 2025-26 |
| MAR 01 | Penn College Scholarship awarding begins |
NOTE: You do not have to be accepted by the College in order to apply for government financial aid. Apply by these deadline dates even if you have not been accepted, or have not decided which college you will attend.
See Aid Notification for more details on what to expect after you apply for aid.
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