Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango

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

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at Shenango was $13,568 for Pennsylvania residents and $23,104 for nonresidents, with $456 in reported required fees for each group. Tuition and required fees are only part of an annual budget.

• 2025-26 resident undergraduate tuition and required fees: $14,024.
• 2025-26 nonresident undergraduate tuition and required fees: $23,952.
• Reported books and supplies allowance: $1,200.
• Reported room-and-board amount: $15,346; this should not be assumed to be the price of a Shenango residence-hall contract.

A commuter's actual housing, food, transportation, and personal spending may differ sharply from standardized allowances. Adding the reported room-and-board and books figures to tuition and fees would produce only a partial illustrative budget; transportation, personal costs, and individual circumstances still need to be accounted for. Tuition may also change after a move to another Penn State campus, so students expecting to study beyond spring 2027 need estimates for each planned campus and year.

Financial aid can narrow the gap between published costs and what a student pays. In the reported aid figures, 97% of students received financial aid, and the average grant award from the stated federal, state, local, institutional, and other sources was $9,593. Grants generally need not be repaid; loans generally do. Eligible students can seek federal grants and loans through the FAFSA, Pennsylvania state aid where applicable, and Penn State scholarships and other institutional assistance. Veterans may also be eligible for education benefits under separate rules.

Average net prices vary by family income and do not predict an individual award. For families with annual income of $48,000 or less, the reported average net price was $15,847. An applicant should compare a current Penn State cost estimate and a personal aid offer, especially if the degree-completion plan involves a later campus change.

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

Penn State students may seek part-time employment alongside their studies, but Federal Work-Study is not the same as an ordinary campus job. Work-Study is need-based federal aid awarded to eligible students; receiving an award does not itself guarantee a position, and wages are earned through work rather than credited automatically against tuition.

Students typically indicate interest through the FAFSA, review their aid offer, and apply for available positions through Penn State's student-employment process. Other part-time jobs may be open without a Work-Study award. Shenango students should confirm where a job is physically located and how long it is expected to remain available during the campus transition.

Career development is a related but different service. Penn State career resources include help with exploring majors and occupations, preparing résumés, seeking internships, and finding employer opportunities. A student should ask which appointments and events are accessible remotely or through another Penn State campus after Shenango closes; an internship or career appointment is not evidence of a guaranteed job offer.