Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

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

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at Behrend was $15,388 for Pennsylvania residents and $26,374 for nonresidents. Reported required fees added $584 for either group. These are published charges before grants and scholarships, not the amount every student ultimately pays.

• Pennsylvania resident: $15,972 in reported annual tuition and required fees.
• Nonresident: $27,254 in reported annual tuition and required fees.
• Typical on-campus room and board: $15,346 for the academic year.
• Books and supplies: an estimated $1,200.

Adding those reported categories produces about $32,518 for a resident living on campus or $43,504 for a nonresident. Neither illustrative sum includes transportation, personal spending, or every program-specific expense. A commuter's housing and food budget will differ, and part-time students are charged under different rules.

Financial aid changes the comparison. Reported average net price - the cost remaining after applicable grant and scholarship aid - was $17,884 for students from families with annual income up to $48,000 and $20,539 for those in the next reported income band, through $75,000. Averages are not individual offers. Behrend reported that 89% of students received financial aid and 55% had student loans; the average reported grant award from all sources was $11,249.

Eligible students can seek federal grants and loans, Pennsylvania state aid, Penn State scholarships, and applicable military or veterans' education benefits. The FAFSA is central to determining eligibility for many forms of aid. A student comparing offers should use the current Penn State cost-of-attendance estimate and their own aid notice, separating grants from loans and work earnings.

What are the work-study opportunities at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?

Behrend students can seek part-time employment while enrolled, and eligible students may receive Federal Work-Study as part of a financial-aid offer. Work-Study provides access to qualifying paid jobs; it is not a grant paid in advance, and an award does not guarantee that a student will obtain a position or earn its full amount.

Students can look for campus jobs through Penn State's student employment channels. Positions vary by department and may involve office support, recreation, dining, or academic work. Some eligible Work-Study jobs can be with approved community employers. Students without Work-Study eligibility can still pursue positions that do not require it, subject to each employer's hiring rules.

For longer-term career planning, Behrend's career services include individual counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, job and internship search support, employer events, and alumni networking opportunities. Career services can help students prepare applications and meet employers; they should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.