University Park, Hershey, and Great Valley Financial Guarantee Requirements

Penn State is a public university that receives some funding from the government and from taxpayers. There is, at this time, essentially no financial aid available for international undergraduate students.  U.S. Citizenship or legal permanent residency is a requirement for federal funds; Pennsylvania residency is a further requirement for state funds.

Academic Year Financial Guarantee Estimates for International Students

University Park, Hershey, and Great Valley Chart

Smeal College of Business Chart

The information on the chart linked above is also displayed in the following text and subsequent pages.

All figures cited are broad estimates used only for determining the year one financial guarantee requirements for the issuance of visa eligibility documents. Cost of living estimates vary depending on a student's personal situation and campus location. Students should expect these costs to increase each year and plan accordingly. Additional funding from the university is not available or implied.  

Click on the number below to view the breakdown of the estimate figure.  The figure cited includes the following costs: full time out of state tuition, university fees, living expenses for fall and spring semesters, and mandatory health insurance.  Additional proof of funding is required for F-2 and J-2 dependents.