Penn State is a very costly college for OOS students. VERY.
The max guaranteed aid for completing the FAFSA is a $5500 student loan, and whatever portion of the Pell Grant you are qualified for. The max Pell is $6000 or so. Completing a FAFSA gives you nit a dime more than that.
UVA also uses the CSS Profile, and you will need to complete that form as well to get need based aid from that school.
@happymomof1 what’s that place that helps U.S. citizens overseas with college stuff? I think this student could use their help.
@justbehonestwme make sure YOU are fully honest when completing those financial aid application forms. Saying your parents can pay out of pocket $50,000 a year when they only earn $40,000 a year would indicate that they have some decent assets as well. Those assets WILL be considered when you apply for need based aid.
I have to ask…where is that $50,000 they can pay coming from if their income is only $40,000? How will they pay their living expenses if they are giving more than they earn by 25% to you every year.