<p>My son is considering applying to the Honors program at Penn State. Can anyone tell me if Penn State waives out of state tuition for students accepted to these programs?</p>
<p>If so, are there special requirements like NM Finalist, rank in class, etc... ?</p>
<p>Any insight into this would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>I don't think they waive tuition, but they do give you a $2500 per year merit scholarship (whoopee!) They have an extensive application that must be done manually and submitted in order and unstapled. Check the website for Schreyer Honors College.</p>
<p>For what it's worth, your son could apply to (I think) the Eberly College of Science. I think it's that college that offers the full tuition scholarship. A lot of Schreyer scholars get it.</p>
<p>Just as a side note: when one enrolls at Schreyer, one also co-enrolls in like the liberal arts college, the business college, etc. since Schreyer itself doesn't offer any degrees. Just in case that was confusing.</p>
<p>If your son is interested in the sciences, he should definately apply for the Braddock Scholarship. It is a scholarship through the Eberly College of Sciences, but I think only honors kids are eligible for it. You must be majoring in one of a set number of science majors to get the scholarship, so its a little restrictive, but it gives you full tuition, room & board paid for. You must have excellents stats and essays to get this though - I think only about 10 get it each year.</p>
<p>Son is definitely interested in the sciences. Has shown a real interest in chemistry. Thanks for the information.</p>