Cost of Attendance.

PennsyDad
Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:51:30 +0000

I probably owe LTL an apology. I just went back and noticed the previous poster stated that the “surprise scholarship” showed up on the tuition invoice. I had been thinking the the notice was in the Spring, before you had to make a decision on May 1st. That certainly changes my opinion of “hoping” you receive one. If you are unable to attend at full cost, this would not be a prudent approach.
If you and or your parents are willing and able to pay for a Penn State education, they certainly offer resources that provide an opportunity to be successful. If it does not make sense; given the financial situation, there are plenty of other schools that offer a fine education for less…especially if you have above average grades. Ohio State, Alabama, WVU and your in-state state school to name a few. They may or may not have the same reputation, but I can assure you that you create your own success in life. Some schools may provide a head start, but in the long run it is up to you.
I went to a school with not much of a “reputation” and have managed to do just fine for myself. Several of my roommates are probably 1%ers. If you think what school you go to is going to MAKE you financially successful, you are mistaken. YOU are going to determine that one way or the other…regardless of where you attend.
Ok; I am going to jump down off of my soap box now.