Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny

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

For the reported 2024-25 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition at Greater Allegheny was $13,824 for Pennsylvania residents and $23,550 for out-of-state students. Reported required fees were $584 for either group. Tuition and fees alone therefore came to approximately $14,408 in-state or $24,402 out-of-state.

• Reported annual room and board: $15,346, comprising $9,006 for a room and $6,340 for board.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,200.
• Illustrative total using those items: $30,954 in-state or $40,680 out-of-state, before transportation and personal expenses.

Those illustrative totals are not a complete personal cost-of-attendance budget. Housing choice, meal plan, commuting, course materials, and other expenses change the amount a student needs. Part-time tuition was reported at $573 per credit for residents and $981 per credit for nonresidents; students should check the current term's published charges before building a budget.

Financial aid can lower the amount paid, but grants and loans work differently. In the reported aid figures, 94% of students received financial aid and 60% had student loans. The reported average grant award was $11,736. Average net price also varied by family income: it was $11,053 for families with annual income up to $48,000, compared with $22,758 for those above $110,000. These are group averages after applicable aid, not individual price quotes.

Eligible students may be able to combine federal grants, Pennsylvania state aid, Penn State scholarships, and other assistance. Completing the FAFSA and checking Penn State and state-aid deadlines are central steps. Veterans and eligible dependents should also ask how their education benefits would apply to the particular program and enrollment schedule.

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

Students seeking paid work can investigate both Federal Work-Study and other part-time positions through Penn State. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid that supports eligible student employment; it is not a grant paid automatically or a guarantee that a job will be available.

Students normally indicate interest in aid through the FAFSA, then follow Penn State's instructions for finding and applying to openings. Jobs outside Federal Work-Study have their own hiring and funding arrangements. In either case, earnings depend on the position and hours worked, and students should check how a proposed schedule fits with classes and transportation.

Career development is a related but separate service. Penn State students can use university career resources for such tasks as exploring majors, preparing application materials, looking for internships, and finding employer opportunities. Greater Allegheny students should check which advising appointments and events are offered locally, online, or at another campus rather than assuming that every university-wide service is held in McKeesport.