For OOS PSU is going to cost $40,000, how would you pay for that if you got in?
Even if you had a 0 EFC you would get a Pell grant of about $5800 and a $5500 loan.
I hope you have some affordable schools on your list.
If you are OOS and don’t have a lot of financial resources, I’d strongly consider other schools. I love Penn State…my husband and I are both alumni and our daughter goes there now…but they are notorious for not giving aid. Other schools may. Penn State and Pitt are the two most expensive public universities in the COUNTRY. For OOS, it’s out of reach for many. That being said, if you are intent on PSU, Harrisburg will save you some money over main campus.
If, again, you really want to be reconsidered for UP, I’d do that asap. It is far past priority and entrance selectivity will just keep going up as people commit.
Good luck!