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Aid for Military and Veteran Students

Compare financial aid, default rates, costs, and more using various consumer planning tools.

U.S Department of Education College Cost Tools for Military and Veteran Students

Compare financial aid, default rates, costs and more using various consumer planning tools. This section includes some of the most important things veterans need to know about eligibility at Penn State.

College Scorecard

The college scorecard is a resource to assist perspective students and their families as they evaluate options in selecting a school. Search and compare colleges: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results, and more.

College Navigator

The College Navigator tool features a cost calculator and school comparison tool.

Provides school information to include:

  • Tuition and fees

  • Retention and graduation rates

  • Use of financial aid

  • Student default rates

Paying for College

The Paying for College tool can be used for prospective students. To use enter the names of up to three schools and receive detailed financial aid information or enter actual financial aid award information.

College Financing Plan

The information offered on the College Financing Plan is only provided the first academic year that you are offered financial aid or permitted access to your budget. To view:

  1. Access via your LionPATH 'Financial Aid Offer'

  2. Scroll down to find the blue button that says 'College Financing Plan'.

  3. View or download 'College Financing Plan'.

Qualifying for In-State Tuition

Recent state legislation now requires public institutions of higher learning, State-related institutions, State-owned institutions, and private institutions in Pennsylvania to charge resident tuition rates to veterans, their spouses and dependent children who do not currently reside in Pennsylvania. Read about Qualifying for In-State Tuition.

Penn State Aid Resources

Find your Penn State certifying official and learn about aid-related topics specific to Military and Veterans.