Does anyone get financial aid as freshmen?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Penn State
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<p>I was accepted to penn state a couple weeks ago and haven't received any sort of scholarships or grants from the fin aid office. I've called the office multiple times and they just say they don't have much money to go around for all the freshmen. I did fill out the fafsa on time and turn in all necessary materials. </p>

<p>Is this generally true? How many freshmen get financial assistance other than loans?Do freshmen get any aid based on merit? </p>

<p>I'm out of state btw. EFC according to fafsa is about $14000</p>

<p>thanks for the help</p>

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<p>PSU makes it very clear in their admissions presentation that there is not a lot of financial aid for freshman. Once you’re in and doing well, there are various college/department scholarships and awards. The only “aid” my son got was the $3500 given to anyone accepted into the Honors College.</p>