<p>I'm an accpeted OOS high school senior and PSU is my top choice. After visiting campus last week I fell in love with penn state. However, the cost of going here is a little out of my reach (and my parent's). I'm wondering if anyone knows about any merit scholarships I can apply for within penn state (I've already applied to many outside scholarships). I would also like to know if anyone has any info about any merit scholarships that penn state gives out automatically, I have gotten merit money from three other schools this way. Thanks!</p>
<p>My son is in the same situation and we are scheduled to visit PSU next Thursday. Unfortunately, from what i’ve seen here on the cc, it sounds like they don’t offer much for merit scholarships - or need-based grants :(</p>
<p>Have you gotten your SAS? There’s the Renaissance Scholarship, based on merit and financial need, but I’m not sure what the specific requirements are; Honors students receive $3,500, if that’s at all applicable; there’s also the federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans that, while not ideal, at least help build your credit score.</p>