Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

What is the cost of studying for a year at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?

World Campus charges tuition for online study, while a student's full annual cost also depends on course load, books, living expenses, and aid. For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $15,510 for both Pennsylvania residents and nonresidents, with no separately reported required fees. Reported part-time undergraduate tuition was $632 per credit.

• Undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $15,356 for a full-time academic year, or $632 per credit for part-time study.
• Graduate tuition, 2024-25: $24,650 for a full-time academic year, or $1,027 per credit for part-time study; program charges can differ.
• Books and supplies: A reported annual estimate of $1,200, which may vary with courses and materials.

The reported $15,346 room-and-board figure should be understood as a living-expense estimate, not the price of World Campus housing: the online campus does not operate undergraduate residences. Transportation, technology, and personal expenses also affect a student's budget. Tuition figures from another reporting year should not be added to these estimates as though they form one current bill.

Financial aid can change the amount a student ultimately pays. In 2024-25 reporting, 81% of students received some form of financial aid, and 41% had student loans. Among reported family-income groups, average net price - cost after grant aid - was $17,144 for families earning up to $48,000. That average is not an individualized offer. Eligible students can seek federal grants and loans through the FAFSA, and may qualify for state assistance, Penn State scholarships, or military and veterans' education benefits. Aid eligibility and living-expense allowances should be checked against the student's own enrollment level and circumstances.

What are the work-study opportunities at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?

World Campus students may pursue paid work while studying, including student jobs and, if eligible, Federal Work-Study. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid earned through an approved job; it is not a grant paid automatically or a promise of employment.

Students generally establish federal-aid eligibility through the FAFSA and then apply for available positions. A job outside the work-study program is ordinary employment even if the worker is a student. Online learners should check a position's work location and schedule before applying, since a University Park job may not be practical from another state.

Internships and career-related projects serve a different purpose from work-study and may be paid or unpaid depending on the opportunity. World Campus career resources can help with job-search planning and applications, but access to advice should not be confused with a verified placement or employment outcome.