Affording Penn

We are committed to making a Penn education accessible and affordable for all students, regardless of your financial circumstances. Our financial aid meets 100% of your demonstrated need with grant-based financial aid and without loans. That means it’s possible to graduate from Penn debt-free—with no strings attached. 

Your biggest challenge at Penn shouldn't be paying for it. About half of our students receive financial aid, and while the process for applying for aid can be a little daunting, we're here to walk you through it! Here's the main thing you should know: Penn meets 100% of demonstrated financial need with grants and work-study funding. 

We’re proud to say our commitment to making Penn affordable means international students are eligible to receive financial aid from Penn. Each year, Penn commits millions of dollars in undergraduate financial aid funds to support our international students. International students admitted as financial aid recipients will receive need-based aid that covers 100% of their demonstrated need, just like domestic students.   

Don’t let Penn’s “sticker price” deter you from applying. Your price is personalized to you! Our grant-based financial aid program helps students and families from a broad range of economic backgrounds.