Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

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

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees were $15,208 for Pennsylvania residents and $25,672 for out-of-state students. Those amounts combine tuition with reported required fees; they do not include living expenses, books, transportation, or personal costs.

Reported annual room and board charges totaled $15,346, and the books-and-supplies estimate was $1,200. Adding those items to tuition and required fees yields an illustrative total of $31,754 for an in-state student or $41,938 for an out-of-state student living on the reported room-and-board budget. Neither figure is a complete cost-of-attendance estimate because transportation and personal expenses are not included. Commuters will have a different housing, food, and travel budget.

Financial aid can substantially change what a student pays. In the reported aid data, 94% of students received financial aid and 62% had student loans. Average net price varied by family income; for families earning $48,000 or less, it was $14,543. Net price is an average after grant aid, not a quote for an individual student. Eligible students may draw on federal grants and loans, Pennsylvania state aid, Penn State scholarships, and military education benefits. Completing the FAFSA and reviewing Penn State's current aid deadlines are necessary steps for many forms of assistance.

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

Penn State Schuylkill students can pursue part-time employment alongside their studies, including positions offered through Penn State when available. Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial aid program that may help eligible students obtain qualifying jobs; an award is generally earned through wages for hours worked, not deducted automatically from the tuition bill.

Students should distinguish a Work-Study award from an ordinary campus job, which may have different eligibility rules, and from an internship, which is primarily a learning or career-development experience. Penn State's student employment resources and the campus financial aid office can clarify available positions, application steps, and whether a job qualifies for Work-Study.

For career planning, students can use Penn State career resources to explore occupations, seek help with résumés and interviews, and search for internships or jobs. Availability of particular appointments and employer events may vary by campus. Career support is useful, but it should not be confused with a verified employment outcome for every graduate.