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Pennsylvania State University offers a variety of tools online on its Financial Aid page to help students pay for their PSU education. There is a cost estimator available where you can explore the cost of your education along with budgeting for future years. There are several financial aid-related tutorials for students and their families to refer to if they are confused or stuck. There is also a financial Aid Timeline for future students to help students plan accordingly. PSU provides information and links to help students find additional funding through outside scholarships.

In addition, there is a Money Management section on Pennsylvania State University's Financial Aid page called "Plan Your Finances" loan debt, financing your education, dealing with credit card debt. You can also access additional outside resource recommendations that help with loan awareness and provide additional sources of education.

If you are wondering about the return on investment of your college career at PSU, you can also access the many services at the Career Center to help you check your earning potential of a particular future career.

Learning about Financial Literacy at PSU will be a breeze with access to the Sokolov-Miller Financial and Life Skills Center. This comprehensive center offers everything from financial news and articles to financially useful information and tools, resources, and the ability to schedule either a personal meeting or financial and life skills session at the center. There is also the option to consult with a Student Ambassador with specific questions or concerns. There is a 2018-2019 Academic Year Webinar series that you can take advantage of along with a variety of events and workshops.The Sokolov-Miller Financial and Life Skills Center contains a Resources Section that provides a comprehensive library of calculators, estimators, budgeting tools, templates, quizzes, videos, and articles.

The Office of Student Affairs provides support for students who are undergoing urgent challenges and these include financially-based ones. In addition to the Sokolov-Miller Financial and Life Skills Center that can help with some of these instances, there is also a Barnes and Noble College Student Emergency Fund available. More information can be found at the Student Care and Advocacy Department.