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A Penn State education is widely recognized as one of the best values in higher education. The Schreyer Honors College augments that experience by creating exceptional academic opportunities and dedicated resources for research, travel, and internships.

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Education costs at Penn State varies depending on the campus. Also, as students progress into their third and fourth years of study, some academic programs — primarily nursing, engineering, and the sciences — assess a higher tuition rate, known as tuition differential.

Schreyer Honors College Fees

The Schreyer Honors College applies a $25 per semester Scholar fee, which gives access to the College's study lounges, meeting spaces, computer labs, music practice rooms, and game rooms.

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Many Different Options Types of Aid

A variety of financial support is available to Schreyer Honors College students. Funding may come from the Honors College, the student's academic college, or Penn State's Office of Student Aid. If you have questions about available aid, contact Schreyer's Financial Aid Specialist or schedule an appointment to discuss your specific needs.

Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES)

A $5,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship is available for all Schreyer Scholars entering directly as first-year students. This is an annual, merit-based scholarship and is awarded regardless of the student's financial need. It is renewable for a total of eight semesters, pending good academic standing and the fulfillment of all requirements of the Schreyer Honors College.

Schreyer Scholars enrolled in five-year undergraduate degree programs (Architecture, Architectural Engineering) receive the Academic Excellence Scholarship for their fifth and final year of study.

Need-Based Scholarships

Scholars are automatically considered for need-based scholarships with Schreyer Honors College. You do not need to apply for these scholarships. Your eligibility is determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), filed centrally through the Penn State Office of Student Aid.

State & Federal Aid

Reference the Penn State Student Aid website for a list of state and federal aid programs you may qualify for.

Need-Based Scholarships

Scholars are automatically considered for need-based scholarships with Schreyer Honors College. You do not need to apply for these scholarships. Your eligibility is determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), filed centrally through the Penn State Office of Student Aid.

State & Federal Aid

Reference the Penn State Student Aid website for a list of state and federal aid programs you may qualify for.

Funding for Current Scholars

Current Schreyer Scholars have access to additional financial support through experiences grants, emergency funding, and need or merit-based scholarships. To learn more about applying for funding as a current Scholar, visit our financial support page.

Schreyer Scholar Brenden Sosnader

I have two older brothers who graduated from the Honors College, and I was able to see them go through their college experience and all the opportunities they had. I visited them a few times in Atherton Hall, which made me fall in love with the College. I saw this as a place where I can find great opportunities and do some really great things.

Brenden Sosnader ' 19 Computer Science, Statistics

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