There are four types of financial aid for which a student may apply:
Grants
Most grants are awarded based solely on financial need and have no requirement of repayment. They may come from the Federal Government, the State or the University.
Scholarships
Scholarships are funds that are awarded based upon academic achievement. (For many University scholarships, financial need is an additional criterion of eligibility.) There is no requirement of repayment. Scholarships are offered by a range of organizations—agencies outside of Penn State as well as various Penn State departments, colleges, and other groups. Penn State Wilkes-Barre administers numerous campus scholarships that are available only to students enrolled at the Wilkes‑Barre campus.
Loans
Loans are low-interest awards that must be repaid after students terminate their studies at the University.
Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study is awarded based upon the financial need of the student. Students can earn money towards their school expenses. Work study earnings are not applied directly to your semester bill. Students receive a paycheck.
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