You are enrolled in or eligible to participate in the federal free or reduced price lunch program (FRPL).
If you attend a school where all students receive free lunch or testing fee waivers, you do not necessarily qualify for an application fee waiver. Before requesting an application fee waiver, check if you meet federal guidelines for FRPL or ensure you meet at least 1 other qualification.You have received or are eligible to receive an SAT or ACT fee waiver.
Your annual family income falls within the income eligibility guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
Your family receives public assistance.
You are enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g., GEAR UP, TRIO such as Upward Bound or others).
You live in a federally subsidized public housing, a foster home or are homeless.
You are a ward of the state or an orphan.
You have received or are eligible to receive a Pell Grant.
You can provide a supporting statement from a school official, college access counselor, financial aid officer, or community leader.
Explore frequently asked questions about the Undergraduate Admissions application process below and view the full list if you have additional questions.
Students may apply to Penn State using either the MyPennState application, or through the CommonApp. Penn State holds no preference between the two methods and encourages students to use the method which works best for them. Review our Application Information for admission requirements and steps to apply.
The Penn State Undergraduate Admissions application requires applicants to pay a nonrefundable application fee via credit card. Students who have requested and received an approved application fee waiver will be able to bypass the payment screen on the application.
Domestic Fee: $65
International Fee: $75
You are eligible for an application fee waiver if you meet one or more of the following criteria:
All application fees are non-refundable.
Students applying for the spring, summer, or fall application terms applicants can decide whether or not to have SAT or ACT exam scores considered as part of the admission review.
First-year Penn State applicants for Spring, Summer, or Fall are able to choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their applications.
Applicants that have elected to have scores used in the evaluation of their application can self-report SAT or ACT exam scores via their MyPennState account after they have submitted an application for admission.
First-year Penn State applicants for Spring, Summer, or Fall are able to choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their applications.
Applicants that have elected to have scores used in the evaluation of their application can self-report SAT or ACT exam scores via their MyPennState account after they have submitted an application for admission.
Penn State does not require or accept scores from the optional Science portion of the Enhanced ACT exam.
For first-year applicants, Penn State is test-optional, so submitting scores is not required for your application. Applicants that have elected to have scores used in the evaluation of their application can self-report SAT or ACT exam scores in MyPennState. Applicants will be asked to enter scores from each exam date they participated in. Penn State will use a student’s highest combined score from one single test date. Penn State does not utilize a superscore.
To be eligible for financial aid, students must fill out a FAFSA form. Review our Applying for Aid information by visiting the Office of Student Aid.
