Confused about out-of-state financial aid.

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@MCDarkest;d-2158651

Say I’m filling out my FAFSA financial aid in Pennsylvania and I want to go to college in New York, would colleges in NY consider my application, and would they provide less aid because I’m out-of-state?

-FAFSA is a federal form. One FAFSA for all colleges, regardless of state.
-Private colleges – Financial aid does not differ based on your state of residence.
-Public colleges – IN GENERAL: 1) Tuition is cheaper (even without financial aid) for residents of the state. 2) In-state residents get better financial aid at their own in-state public colleges/universities.

These are the public 4-year colleges/universities in your home state of Pennsylvania:

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
California University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven University
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Penn State Abington
Penn State Altoona
Penn State Beaver
Penn State Berks
Penn State Brandywine
Penn State Dubois
Penn State Erie Behrend College
Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus
Penn State Greater Allegheny
Penn State Harrisburg
Penn State Hazleton
Penn State Lehigh Valley
Penn State Mont Alto
Penn State New Kensington
Penn State Schuylkill
Penn State Shenango
Penn State Wilkes Barre
Penn State Worthington Scranton
Penn State York
Penn State Main Campus
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Temple University
University of Pittsburgh Bradford
University of Pittsburgh Greensburg
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Here’s a list of all the public colleges in New York (not including the city universities in NYC):
https://www.suny.edu/attend/visit-us/complete-campus-list/

@MCDarkest;d-2158651

One more thing I’m wondering is how does living in campus work, and is it worth it to go to college out of state?
Anyone have experience with this type of thing?

When you live on campus, you live in a dormitory owned by the university. What kind of questions do you have about it?

Is it worth it? Not sure what you mean by that. There is nothing inherently different or special about a college that is not in your own state. Some colleges in your state might be better suited to you and more affordable than some colleges outside your state. Or vice versa. You should go to one that suits your interests and desires and that you can afford.