Tuition & Financial Aid

Information for Prospective & Current Students

Prospective and current students are strongly encouraged to consult the Student Financial Services (SFS) website at www.sfs.upenn.edu  for information about educational loans, billing and payment options, forms, and self-service tools to help inform decisions about financial matters.  Inquiries about financial aid may also be directed to the School of Social Policy and Practice (SP2) Financial Aid Office.

Prospective International Students should note that due to limited financial resources, the School of Social Policy and Practice (SP2) cannot offer need-based financial aid to international students. However, SP2 does provide merit scholarships for outstanding students. Please see the Scholarship section for more information. Permanent residents of the United States are treated as citizens for financial aid purposes; however, foreign students do not qualify for U.S. government or other loans. International students must demonstrate that they have the financial means to cover tuition and living cost. International students should contact their own governments and the American Embassy (or Consulate) for information regarding other possible financial assistance.

Financial aid application process:

Part I:

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available on-line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The University of Pennsylvania institutional code is 003378. You must complete the FAFSA to be considered for Stafford and Perkins loans. Part-time students who plan to apply for Stafford Loans should be aware that they must complete at least 6 courses before they are eligible to borrow again.

Your FAFSA information will be sent directly to the University's Student Financial Services (SFS) Office. They will then prepare an official financial aid package based on your FAFSA information, which will be sent directly to you. If you have questions about your FAFSA application, please contact Student Financial Services directly at 215-898-1988 or sfsmail@sfs.upenn.edu.

Part II (for Masters degree program students only):

Complete Penn’s Financial Aid Application (PFAA) form. This form is used for determining grant eligibility for Masters degree program students and should be submitted as early as possible. The completed form should be sent to:

Financial Aid Office, Room B-18
University of Pennsylvania
School of Social Policy & Practice
3701 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Students will receive information about their grant eligibility directly from the School of Social Policy and Practice (SP2) Financial Aid office. Questions concerning grants and school-based financial aid should be directed to the SP2 Financial Aid Office.