Financial Help for Students: Home
If you are unsure how you can afford your education, or need assistance with the financial aid process, or want to find a scholarship, check out these resources.
Resources from the Financial Aid Office
- Net Price CalculatorUse this calculator to make an early estimate of your total annual cost of attending Central Penn College. It is designed to estimate costs and eligibility for financial aid based on the information you enter about yourself and your family if applicable. This tool is intended to provide general guidance in planning your educational financing and is NOT an application for financial aid.
- Financial LiteracyList of services provided by the Business Office; Glossary of financial aid terminology.
- ScholarshipsScholarships are available to both New and Current students who meet various requirements. Scholarships are not limited to on-campus students.
- VA Military Benefit ProgramsThis page describes how Central Penn students who are current service members or veterans can receive the applicable military benefits to help finance their education.
- Financial Aid ProcessThis link provides the basic instructions, step by step, for the Central Penn Financial Aid process.
Resources for Applying for FAFSA
- Complete the FAFSAThis link will allow you to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which you must do EVERY year.
- Order Tax TranscriptsUse this link if you need to obtain tax information from the IRS which is required for the FAFSA.
- Help with Filling out the FAFSAInstructions from Federal Student Aid about filing out the FAFSA. Includes questions and answers, and there is a Glossary of financial aid terms along the right side of the page.
Additional Websites
- Federal Student AidAddresses How do I prepare for college? What types of aid can I get? Do I qualify for aid? How do I apply for aid? How do I manage my loans?
- National Student Loan Data SystemThe National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid. Here is where you retrieve your loan information.
- American Education ServicesAmerican Education Services was established by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) to guarantee and service a variety of student loans.
- Peterson's Scholarship SearchPeterson's scholarship search tool has the ability to filter available scholarships by school type, ethnicity, gender, field of study, state of residence, award type, and more.
Financial Aid Books in our Library Collection
Getting Financial Aid 2015 by Call Number: REF 378.322 GET 9th Ed. 2015ISBN: 9781457303180Publication Date: 2014
Scholarship Books in our Library Collection
Scholarship Handbook 2015 by Call Number: REF 378.322 SCH 18th Ed. 2015ISBN: 9781457303197Publication Date: 2014
Scholarships, Grants & Prizes 2019 by Call Number: REF 371.213 PET 2019ISBN: 9780768942309Publication Date: 2018
How to Get Money for College 2019 by Call Number: REF 378.3025 PET 2019ISBN: 9780768942316Publication Date: 2018
The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2019: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes by Call Number: REF 378.3402 TAN 2019ISBN: 9781617601309Publication Date: 2018
How to Pay for College Books in our Library Collection
Debt-Free U : how I paid for an oustanding college education without loans, scholarships, or mooching off my parents by Call Number: 378.382 BISISBN: 9781591842989Publication Date: 2010
Paying for College 2022 by Call Number: REF 378.3097 CHA 2022ISBN: 9780525571544Publication Date: 2021
Military Education Benefits for College: A Comprehensive Guide for Military Members, Veterans, and Their Dependents by Call Number: Ebook CentralISBN: 9781611210538Publication Date: 2010
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