Links for Faculty & Staff
If you are faculty or staff at Penn State working with students, the links below provide helpful information concerning student accounts and related services:
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| Tuition Adjustment Schedule | If you are an academic adviser, the tuition adjustment schedule will help you and the student determine if a refund or a tuition penalty applies according the date a course is dropped during the semester. |
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This Office of Student Aid website provides additional information regarding Penn State scholarships available to exemplary students. These scholarships are highly competitive due to limited funding. |
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| Financing Strategies for Your Education |
The Office of Student Aid has resources on the types of financial assistance available to pay for a student's education at Penn State. |
| PA 529 College Savings Program | This link is for the PA 529 Plan. 529 Plans help families save for college. The name "529" refers to Section 529 of the IRS tax code, which gives these plans special tax breaks to encourage saving. |
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There are many ways to give to Penn State. If you or someone you know wishes to make a gift, the Office of University Development can help identify the best giving options. |
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| IRS Website | Information regarding Form W-9S - Request for Student Tax Payer Identification Number. |
| Tax Treaty Countries | Students who are citizens of a country that has a tax treaty with the United States are exempt from the inernational taxes on their excess aid. |