The GI Bill® may not cover all of your educational expenses, but there are other scholarships and grants that you may qualify for as a service member, veteran, or military family member.
Pennsylvania Western University Scholarships
Scholarships and grants are financial support that you are not required to pay back. Students are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships and grants as possible and will be evaluated based on the criteria of each award. Pay close attention to the requirements necessary to be eligible for each of the following awards and contact the Office of Financial Aid with any questions.
Investing in Our Students' Success
88% Pell Eligible
Most of our undergraduates qualify for Pell Grants
86.5% Receive Aid
Most undergraduates receive some form of aid or scholarships
$19 Million Awarded
In grants and scholarships directly to our students
7-Year Tuition Freeze
Our tuition has been frozen for seven consecutive years
Other opportunities
External scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are available through PennWest and from organizations, non-profits,
businesses, and philanthropies on the local, state, and national levels.
Grow Pennsylvania Scholarships
Act 89 of 2024 established two new scholarship programs to provide more opportunities for students to pursue affordable post-secondary education and career preparation programs.
Grants
The U.S. Department of Education offers a variety of federal grants to students attending four-year universities like PennWest. Please be aware that if a student who receives a grant withdraws from school before finishing a semester or term, they may need to repay some or all of the grant funds. For more information about federal grants and other types of financial aid, call 1-800-4FEDAID and ask for The Student Guide.