Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine

What is the cost of studying for a year at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine?

Penn State Brandywine's published price depends substantially on Pennsylvania residency and living arrangements. In the supplied 2024-25 tuition figures, full-time undergraduate tuition was $14,624 for Pennsylvania residents and $24,808 for nonresidents. Required fees were reported as $584 for either group.

• 2025-26 Pennsylvania-resident tuition and required fees: $15,208.
• 2025-26 nonresident tuition and required fees: $25,672.
• Reported annual room and board: $15,346, comprising a $9,006 room charge and $6,340 board charge.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,200.

Adding those listed items produces about $31,754 for a resident living on campus, or $41,938 for a nonresident, before transportation and personal expenses. These are illustrations using the same reported cost period, not complete official cost-of-attendance budgets or bills every student will receive. Commuters may avoid a residence-hall charge but still need to budget for transportation, food, and housing elsewhere. Tuition can also change with the academic year, enrollment level, and campus or program.

Financial aid changes the amount a student ultimately pays. Reported average net prices varied by family income: approximately $16,580 for families earning up to $48,000 and $29,031 for families earning above $110,000. Averages do not substitute for an individual aid offer. In the reported aid figures, 84% of students received some form of financial aid, while 49% had student loans; aid may therefore include money that must be repaid. Eligible students may seek federal grants, Pennsylvania state aid, Penn State scholarships, and military education benefits, generally beginning with the FAFSA and any additional forms a program requires.

What are the work-study opportunities at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine?

Penn State Brandywine students can look for campus employment and, if eligible, Federal Work-Study positions. Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial aid program: a work-study award gives a student an opportunity to earn wages through approved employment, not a payment automatically credited in full to the tuition bill.

Students ordinarily establish work-study eligibility through the FAFSA and their financial aid offer. They must still find a position, complete hiring requirements, and work scheduled hours. Other campus jobs may be open to students without a work-study award, depending on the employer and available vacancies. Penn State's student employment resources are the appropriate place to check openings, pay, and application instructions.

Employment support is distinct from an earnings outcome. Students can use campus career services for help exploring majors and occupations, preparing application materials, searching for internships, and planning a job search. They should confirm which appointments, employer events, and recruiting tools are available specifically to Brandywine students in their intended semester.